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Increase in avian flu expected during fall migration: Do not handle sick or dead waterfowl, hunters should take precautions

Tweet Increase in avian flu expected during fall migration: Do not handle sick or dead waterfowl, hunters should take precautions November 2, 2023 SALEM, Ore.— Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been circulating in wild birds in North America since December 2021 and continues to be detected

ODFW Weekly Recreation Report

<div><p> <a href="https://myodfw.com/recreation-report">ODFW Weekly Recreation Report</a> </p></div>

Commission meets Jan. 12 in Salem to discuss recruitment of new ODFW director

Tweet Commission meets Jan. 12 in Salem to discuss recruitment of new ODFW director January 5, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—The Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Friday, Jan. 12 beginning at 8 a.m. at ODFW Headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem. See t

Community Priorities Drive Democrats’ Agendas in Legislative Committees This Week

Oregon House Democrats

House Majority Leader Bowman Announces New Legislative Oversight Tool - “Outcomes Reviews”

Oregon House Democrats

Community Priorities Drive Democrats’ Agendas in Legislative Committees This Week

Oregon Senate Democrats

Oregon Legislators to Address Harmful Federal Policies and Budget Cuts

Senator Rob Wagner

Contract awarded to clean up former pistol range, landfill at Bradford Island

The Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is taking action to clean up contaminated areas at Bradford Island, part of Bonneville Dam, including a former pistol range and landfill.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/2003855441/115/75/0/120210-A-AH115-001.JPG' alt='An aerial image of Bonneville Lock and Dam.' /> <br />

Public comment period opens for Cascade Renewable Transmission Project Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is accepting public comments through Feb. 4, 2026, for the proposed Cascade Renewable Transmission Project.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/09/2003854954/115/75/0/261201-A-A1408-9000.JPG' alt='An image showing the proposed route from The Dalles to Portland.' /> <br />

Republican Leaders Condemn Reckless Rhetoric Undermining Law Enforcement and Stoking Fear in Portland

Oregon House Republicans

Republican Leaders Condemn Reckless Rhetoric Undermining Law Enforcement and Stoking Fear in Portland

Senator Bruce Starr

Republican Leaders Condemn Reckless Rhetoric Undermining Law Enforcement and Stoking Fear in Portland

Oregon Senate Republicans

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 16th annual Eagle Watch

Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/28/2002076297/115/75/0/181228-A-A1408-001.JPG' alt='A bald eagle captures a fish in its talons.' /> <br />

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.<br/>

Governor Kotek Admits Failure, Begs Legislature to Repeal Her Signature Transportation Tax Package

Oregon Senate Republicans

Senator Drazan Responds to Governor Kotek’s Call to Repeal Transportation Tax Package

Senator Christine Drazan

Governor Kotek Admits Failure, Begs Legislature to Repeal Her Signature Transportation Tax Package

Oregon House Republicans

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.<br/>

New Laws for 2026 Address Hidden Costs, Consumer Protections, Health Care Access, and Personal Safety

Oregon House Democrats

Owens, Breese-Iverson, McLane Call on OHA to Seek Emergency Funding to Prevent Rural Health Closures

Representative Mark Owens