Portland, ICE Facility Landlord Return to Court Over Land-Use Dispute
Portland says federal records show 25 alleged detention-limit violations at an ICE facility as the city’s land-use dispute with its landlord continues.
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Hillsboro pauses new data-center approvals as rules are reviewed
Hillsboro has paused new data-center development after concerns about growth and infrastructure. Two applications entered permitting before the pause.
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Wilsonville planning panel to hear Town Center building-height waiver proposal
Wilsonville’s Planning Commission will hold an Aug. 12 public hearing on proposed Town Center building-height waiver code amendments before a possible City Council hearing Sept. 10.
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Fox Fire Closes I-84 Near Baker City as Oregon Mobilizes Home-Protection Task Force
The Fox Fire reached Interstate 84 near Baker City on July 27, prompting highway closures and a state task force focused on homes and critical infrastructure.
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Lincoln City continues Nelscott water and sewer replacement amid summer street closures
Lincoln City’s Nelscott infrastructure project continues through summer 2026, replacing about 1,900 feet of aging water and sewer lines while two street segments face access restrictions.
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Waldport voters reject recalls of all six city councilors
All six Waldport City Council members led efforts to recall them in the first reported results from the July 13 special election, keeping the current council lineup in place while additional ballots were counted.
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Western wildfires complicate emergency response as Utah crash site remains inaccessible
A Utah wildfire blocked emergency responders from safely reaching a helicopter-crash site as fires in Washington and Oregon prompted closures, threatened communities and continued to spread.
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Oregon secures federal assistance for three wildfire responses as 2026 fire season intensifies
Oregon approved three federal Fire Management Assistance Grants in July, while state officials mobilized resources to the Town Gulch Fire on Aug. 6 amid severe drought and low snowpack.
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Oregon job vacancies held steady as unemployment remained at 5.2%
Oregon private job vacancies were unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, while the statewide unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in June.
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Oregon governor moves to cancel sale of state land tied to proposed Salem data center
Gov. Tina Kotek said she intends to cancel the sale of 32 acres of state-owned land in Salem after a roughly $5 billion data-center proposal drew concerns about transparency and oversight.
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Eugene, Springfield Plan Separate Fire and EMS Departments
Eugene and Springfield plan to replace their joint fire and EMS organization with two independent departments, but key transition details remain unavailable.
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Salem pauses new data-center development as $5.1B proposal advances
Salem has announced a one-year pause on new data-center development while the city considers zoning and infrastructure rules tied to a proposed $5.1 billion project.
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The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays will not seek reelection after third term
Mayor Rich Mays will not seek another term in The Dalles after completing his third term, according to a July 24 report that described a three-way race to succeed him.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion budget after $170 million shortfall
Portland’s new fiscal 2026-27 budget keeps fire stations, parks and police officers in place while eliminating about 140 city positions.
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Day-use parking permits now required at Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
Oregon State Parks began requiring one-day day-use parking permits at Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site on March 30, 2026. The site remains open year-round, with permits available on site.
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La Grande City Council sets Aug. 5 public hearing on planning proposal
A City of La Grande planning packet says the City Council’s first public hearing on a pending planning matter was scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026. The available record does not identify the proposal’s subject or outcome.
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Medford sets Aug. 18 deadline for incumbent council candidates
Medford’s 2026 election schedule puts four City Council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot and recommends Aug. 18 as the filing deadline for incumbents.
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World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon Enter Final Weekend With Athletes From More Than 200 Nations
The 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships are in their final weekend in Oregon, where approximately 2,000 athletes from more than 200 nations are competing before the event concludes August 9.
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FEMA lists active wildfire assistance declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado
FEMA records reviewed Aug. 7 list six 2026 Fire Management Assistance Grant declarations in Washington, Oregon and Colorado, with Oregon’s Akawa Butte Fire the latest.
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Salem Data-Center Proposal Advances as Council Weighs Moratorium
Verrus filed Salem’s first city review application for an artificial-intelligence data center on July 31, days before council considered a possible moratorium.
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Lake Oswego’s Foothills district plan reaches August council and planning milestones
Lake Oswego has released preliminary Foothills redevelopment concepts ahead of a City Council study session on Aug. 4 and a Planning Commission work session on Aug. 10, 2026.
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Albany council sets Aug. 26 hearing on development-code changes
Albany’s City Council continued a hearing on development-code amendments after a track-changes problem, with the next hearing set for Aug. 26.