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Culture
120 years ago, Portland hosted a ‘World’s Fair’ that changed everything (then disappeared)
In 1905, the Lewis and Clark Exposition was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, but, really, it was a way for city boasters to introduce Portland to the nation.

Wildfire
Northwest wildfire outlook is grim, even as hiring has ramped up
But there was a glimmer of hope: Federal firefighting managers said their workforce is about where it needs to be for the fire season ahead, despite the Trump administration’s efforts.

Law and Justice
‘A humanitarian crisis’: Legal aid for unaccompanied minors slashed in Washington state
“This is devastating,” said Vanessa Gutierrez, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s deputy director. “We’ve had to stop taking new cases. We don’t know how many kids and young adults now have no legal help.”

Education
Dizzying changes: 20 shifts to education in the Trump administration’s first month
The Trump administration has unleashed a flurry of cuts and changes to government programs. Here’s a summary of just how the changes are affecting education - and how the Northwest has responded.

Science & Environment
Environmentalists push for stronger old-growth protections in Northwest Forest Plan
Environmental activists held a rally outside the Forest Service office to push for stronger protections for old-growth ecosystems in the amendments.

Politics
‘Kept in limbo:’ As uncertainty over Trump plans looms, migrant children struggle to find legal aid in the Northwest
Immigration advocates consider children the most vulnerable migrants in the country. But most of the unaccompanied minors who have settled in the Pacific Northwest in recent years have no access to legal representation, leaving them on their own to navigate a system seeking to deport them.

Culture
An Oregon apple with a hidden surprise
Green and freckled on the outside with a rich magenta interior, this mysterious Oregon apple is hiding a surprise and is highly coveted by Northwest cider makers.

Bird flu in cattle stressing Northwest dairy operators
There are nearly 30 dairy herds throughout eight states, including Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Michigan, Idaho, South Dakota, North Carolina and Ohio, that have been infected with bird flu. So far, there are no reported cases in Washington or Oregon.

Culture
Northwest Indigenous author’s new essay collection highlights her Coast Salish identity
Author Sasha LaPointe's book 'Thunder Song' examines the intersection of Indigenous ancestry, Coast Salish history, queerdom and punk.

Northwest nonprofit reduces veteran suicides, PTSD with trained service dogs
Northwest Battle Buddies, based in Southwest Washington, has paired more than 200 service dogs with military veterans to help mitigate symptoms of PTSD and the risk of suicide.