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The Democrats cited OPB’s reporting that BPA could lose nearly 20% of its staff because of buyouts, a hiring freeze and termination of probationary employees coming as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government.

Newly introduced legislation promises economic development in Wheeler County and increased habitat protections for the recreation destination.

Northwest emergency responders have complained about receiving little information about oil train movement through their community. They’re about to get even less.

Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined four other Democrats introducing a bill that would impose a surcharge for railroads when they use flawed and puncture-prone tank cars to haul volatile crude oil.