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Portland-area counties publish map of regional ‘hotspots’

Environment

Exclusive: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discusses offshore wind, timber harvest

The state is taking on two challenges that have stirred up quite a bit of pushback: offshore wind development and a change to the way timber is harvested.
The Story

Gov. Tina Kotek interview on climate change: 'We want to make sure that everyone's at the table'

The governor talked about Oregon's push for more housing, transportation funding and how she responds to critics of her environmental record.
Climate Change

Gov. Tina Kotek exclusive interview on climate change: 'We want to make sure that everyone's at the table'

The governor talked about Oregon's push for more housing, transportation funding and how she responds to critics of her environmental record.
Climate Change

Temperature mapping identifies Portland metro's 'heat islands'

During a hot day in July of last year, over a hundred volunteers helped map out temperatures across Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
Local News

Heat map tracks uneven impacts across Portland Metro area

Multnomah County officials shared the results of a heat map that covers some 400 square miles across the tri-county area.
Good Energy

Beaverton School District receives grant for new electric school buses

The Beaverton School District is a leader in electric school buses in Oregon. A PGE grant helps districts cover upfront costs in going electric.
Good Energy

Oregon DEQ to restart EV rebate program in April

Nearly $8 million will be available for eligible electric vehicle purchases. The 60-day window runs April 3-June 3.
Local News

Trees planted in honor of loved ones who died during 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome

The extreme heat in 2021 took the lives of 72 people in Multnomah County. Around 100 volunteers planted a tree for each one of their lives.
Climate Change

Study finds polar bears struggling in warming Arctic

Biologists fitted 20 polar bears with cameras to see how the animals are faring as sea ice shrinks and their normal prey gets harder to find.
The Story

How is Cascade snowpack expected to change over the next few decades?

Chief meteorologist Matt Zaffino walks us through a study that looked at snowfall versus rain on Pacific Northwest mountains.
The Story

Pacific salmon face no shortage of challenges, shrinking snowpack high among them

Climate change has pushed temperatures up, further imperiling the Pacific Northwest's iconic fish species.