Senator Ron Wyden
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River Democracy

How 4,700 miles of Oregon waterways got nominated for Wild and Scenic River designation
Avatar photo by K.M. Collins

Rivers are a big economic engine that float our entire state. During the last session of Congress, more of Oregon’s rivers were given Wild and Scenic designation—meaning more protection for these precious waterways. Riding that tide, now Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is going to bat to further increase protected mileage with the River Democracy Act—and […]

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Wyden presses NRA to divulge foreign donations and how they were spent

McClatchy Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON – A senior Democratic senator said Tuesday the National Rifle Association has dodged some of his questions about its possible receipt of Russian money in advance of the 2016 election and demanded more information about the group’s foreign donations. … and demanded more information about the group’s foreign donations. In his third letter to […]

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Oregon Delegation Reacts to U.S. Pulling out of Paris Agreement

Leigha Threlkeld

The president announced today that the United States will be withdrawing from participation in the Paris Agreement, aimed at combating global climate change. According to the United Nations, 195 countries, including the United States, signed onto the Paris Agreement, which”requires all Parties to put forward their best efforts through “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs) and to […]

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Canyonland Conservation

Diverse groups work toward consensus on Owyhee
Brian Jennings

One of Oregon’s strongest attractions is its outdoor environment. The state has it all—a rugged coastline, a fertile valley, snowcapped mountains, and an expansive desert. Much of the landscape is federally owned, which means that the people own it and can recreate on it. In fact, more than half of Oregon’s landmass is maintained by […]

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