A Huge Drug Bust!
- Ed Histed
- August 12, 2024
In Portland, police have announced one of their largest single-day drug busts in history, resulting in the seizure of approximately $2 million worth of narcotics. The operation, which took place last Thursday along Interstate 5, involved the Portland Police Bureau and a multi-agency task force. Authorities confiscated 90 pounds of methamphetamine, 11 pounds of fentanyl, […]
Read MoreNew Truck Rules Coming
- Ed Histed
- August 12, 2024
Oregon is implementing new Clean Truck Rules that lawmakers admit is an attempt to increase sales of zero-emission trucks. Starting with the 2025 model year, the regulations mandate that manufacturers sell a certain percentage of zero-emission vehicles each year, based on truck class and size. It’s modeled after California’s regulations, and targets any new on-road […]
Read MoreFires Take Heavy Toll on Ranchers
- Ed Histed
- August 12, 2024
As wildfires continue to ravage Eastern Oregon, ranchers now face unprecedented challenges. The Durkee Fire, which merged with the Cow Valley Fire, has scorched nearly 295,000 acres, severely impacting livestock range. Some ranchers report losing dozens of cows and thousands of acres of grazing land. With burned land and damaged infrastructure, ranchers are struggling with […]
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