Eugene Airport receives $1 million state investment for terminal and gate improvements
Eugene Airport received a $1 million State of Oregon investment for critical terminal improvements, including modernization work associated with Gate A6.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion 2026-27 budget after confronting major shortfall
Portland City Council adopted an approximately $8.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after months of debate over a projected shortfall, city priorities and staffing. The fiscal year began July 1.
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Salem City Council to consider data-center moratorium amid infrastructure concerns
Salem City Council is scheduled to consider a possible moratorium on data-center development at a special public meeting Aug. 3, following debate about water, electricity and infrastructure demands tied to a proposed southeast Salem project.
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Wildfire forces evacuation order and 70-mile Interstate 84 closure in eastern Oregon
The Fox Fire prompted a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for Huntington and closed approximately 70 miles of Interstate 84 near the Oregon-Idaho line on July 27.
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NWS warns of persistent smoke and elevated fire weather in Missoula region
The National Weather Service Missoula office says smoke from active fires in Washington and Oregon, combined with hot, dry and breezy weather, is expected to continue affecting western Montana.
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Oregon governor details 2026 legislative-session measures on services, workforce and state finances
Gov. Tina Kotek’s office says Oregon’s 2026 short legislative session centered on stabilizing essential services, addressing affordability and economic conditions, and responding to a budget shortfall it attributes to congressional actions.
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Eugene City Council approves budget framework to guide next city budget cycle
Eugene City Council has approved three planning tools—budget principles, a service framework and decision-making strategies—to guide the city’s next budget process.
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Portland auditor posts preliminary campaign-finance violation finding involving Mayor Wilson
Portland’s Elections Division lists a July 9 preliminary decision involving Mayor Keith Wilson that identifies one campaign-finance violation. The available record does not describe the conduct or show a final outcome.
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Gov. Kotek asks Trump administration to withdraw proposed federal grant rule
Gov. Tina Kotek asked the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal grant-management rule, saying Oregon’s formal comments warn it could politicize grant decisions and add bureaucracy.
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Eugene awards $650,439 and city property for three affordable-housing developments
Eugene City Council unanimously approved $650,439 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards and city-owned property support for three affordable-housing developments selected through the city’s 2026 process.
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World Athletics U20 Championships begin Wednesday at Eugene’s Hayward Field
The 21st World Athletics U20 Championships are scheduled for Aug. 5-9 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
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Portland’s Cully street-improvement project enters construction phase with water work and access changes
Construction has begun on Portland’s Cully Neighborhood Street Improvement Project, with initial water-infrastructure work on NE 66th and NE 62nd avenues and a construction period listed through 2028.
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Salem’s six-year housing strategy remains framework for zoning, infrastructure and incentives
Salem’s Housing Production Strategy, adopted in 2025, sets out 17 actions over six years to support housing development and equitable housing outcomes.
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Oregon opens applications for $25 million industrial-site readiness fund
Business Oregon has opened a $25 million loan fund for public and private industrial-land projects, with applications due Sept. 4, 2026.
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Oregon election officials face Aug. 5 ballot-mailing and ballot-access deadlines
Aug. 5 is the first day Oregon may mail ballots to voters for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election and the deadline for several ballot-access and voter-information actions.
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Portland’s $12 million budget restoration takes effect alongside remaining service cuts
Portland’s July 22 restoration plan preserved 30 positions and directed $12 million to city services, but it did not eliminate all budget reductions that began taking effect Aug. 3.
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Salem to consider data-center moratorium after state cancels Verrus contract
A Salem public meeting on a proposed data-center moratorium is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Salem Public Library, following Gov. Tina Kotek’s order to cancel the state’s contract with Verrus at the Mill Creek Corporate Center.
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Eugene seeks artists for Santa Clara Community Park public-art installation
The City of Eugene and Eugene Parks Foundation are accepting proposals for a public artwork at Santa Clara Community Park, with submissions due Aug. 7.
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Oregon DOJ opens investigation into Portland shooting involving federal agents
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a formal state investigation after two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents in Portland.
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Eugene planning panel scheduled to recommend citywide growth and housing rules
Eugene’s Planning Commission was scheduled to make a recommendation July 28 on proposed land-use changes affecting housing standards, development rules and building height before the package goes to City Council.
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Lincoln City Council schedules Aug. 3 hearing on proposed FY2026-28 budget
Lincoln City Council’s budget calendar sets an Aug. 3 public hearing on the proposed FY2026-28 budget, followed by amendment deadlines and a planned Aug. 24 adoption.
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Oregon wildfire emergency closes about 70 miles of interstate; Huntington under evacuation order
The Fox Fire near Huntington closed approximately 70 miles of a major Oregon interstate and put the city under a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order. Separately, the state has mobilized mutual-aid resources for the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County.