Local authorities enact moratoriums on large-scale BESS development in Oregon, New York

Although several jurisdictions around the US have enacted their own moratoriums on utility-scale BESS this year, including California’s Orange County, this recent ban is believed to be the first county-wide moratorium of its type in Oregon. With a …

Oregon housing production office opens

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has established a new state office to support housing production and enforce housing production laws. The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) stems from legislation enacted in 2024. The office will bolster housing …

Kotek bans cellphones in Oregon schools. See when it takes effect

(This story has been updated with additional information.) Students at Oregon public schools will not be allowed to use their phones throughout the school day under an executive order issued July 2 by Gov. Tina Kotek after a bill that would have done the …

Woodgrain shuttering Oregon sawmill, 62 employees affected

Woodgrain Inc. filed a WARN notice to Oregon state officials July 1 notifying them that the company was closing its Pilot Rock sawmill. On or after Sept. 1, 2025, Woodgrain said it will permanently close the sawmill located at 600 NW Cedar St, Pilot Rock, …

Oregon Ducks predicted to land 4-star WR over Texas, USC

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CBRE Brokers $33.6M Sale of Apartment Community in West Linn, Oregon

18WEST LINN, ORE. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Summerlinn Apartments, a multifamily property in West Linn. A private buyer acquired the asset from Reliant Group for $33.6 million. Situated on 6 acres at 400 Springtree Lane, Summerlinn Apartments …

Updated e-bike rules now in effect for Oregon State Parks