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Oregon expects to get $26M for electric vehicle chargers, but it’s not clear if the federal government will keep its promise
State officials are operating based on the belief the Oregon Department of Transportation will be reimbursed for spending as promised in a signed contract — but some in Washington, D.C., don't think ...
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Is Portland Ready for Winter?
The Pacific Northwest is not a stranger to intense winter weather or storms, and Portland is no stranger to freezing ...
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Snow and freezing rain pummel the mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, ...
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Will Oregon’s EV funding be impacted by Trump’s executive order? What to know
President Donald Trump’s executive order has halted federal funding for EV charging infrastructure in Oregon, potentially ...
Oregon man dies after crash on Interstate 5 south of Tualatin
A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 288 resulted in the death of a Boring man on Thursday, February 6.
ODOT faces revenue crisis despite $5.3 billion funding bill passed in 2017
The agency has cited a projected decline in gas tax collections, limitations on where money can be spent and inflation as ...
Costs for transportation projects in 2017 Oregon bill soar
Nearly $1.2 billion has been allocated for named projects in HB 2017, but at least $3.1 billion is needed to finish them and Portland metro-area work.
Police, sheriffs across Oregon scramble to find place to destroy drugs as incinerator closes
An idea to have Oregon police agencies operate small regional incinerators – like a program in Tennessee -- would require ...
How a federal funding freeze impacts ODOT highway, electric vehicle projects
A freeze of federal grant funding to states "calls into question" the funding of several state projectsThe Oregon Dept. of ...
Federal funding on hold for ODOT as Federal Highway Administration cuts funding to state EV infrastructure plans
This follows new leadership at the the U.S Department of Transportation choosing to rescind the National Electric Vehicle ...
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Proposed Legislation Threatens Oregon’s Plan to Reduce Diesel Truck Emissions
When Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission approved the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule in 2021, many people celebrated ...
Daimler chooses Greater Portland for $43M expansion
Portland’s thriving tech ecosystem and diverse, skilled workforce are key drivers of our growth and innovation. The city’s ...