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Native American tribes fight US over a proposed $10 billion renewable energy transmission line
Work on a $10 billion project to funnel renewable energy across western states has come to a halt in southwestern Arizona.
Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel
The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.
Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief targeting groups of borrowers
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected by the Supreme Court.
John Day’s controversial mayor could see a recall soon
Heather Rookstool’s tenure as John Day’s mayor is less than a year old, but some residents are hoping it won’t last much longer.
Deschutes Commissioner Phil Chang announces reelection campaign
When first elected, Phil Chang was the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners' lone Democratic member.

Ashland city manager abruptly resigns
After nearly two years as city manager for Ashland, Joe Lessard will be stepping down.
OSU-led projects for semiconductors and mass timber win federal Tech Hub designation
Oregon State University is in the running for up to $150 million dollars in federal funding to advance semiconductor and timber development.

‘OPB Politics Now’: What happens when an Oregon town’s government implodes
Baker City's government and political system essentially ceased to exist for weeks this year, and the pieces are just now getting put back together. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, editor Ryan Haas and reporter Antonio Sierra discuss the political acrimony in Baker City and much more.
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Baker City Council starts over this week after September collapse
Wave of September resignations left the council with no members amid budget challenges

Biden set to visit Israel in an extraordinary show of support as conflict intensifies
President Biden plans to travel to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, a trip meant to signal full U.S. support as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks.