The Grasshopper Fire has burned 90-thousand acres so far, mostly in rural Wasco County near Mount Hood. The fire has destroyed several homes and extreme winds have challenged fire crews. OPB reporter Joni Auden Land visited the area to speak with locals, many of whom are wondering what comes next.

[Coos County expects more timber money, but won’t budget it yet

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Coos County entered its new fiscal year without another round of layoffs, after cutting about 20 positions in 2025.

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Coos County expects to see a bump in revenue after getting an increase in timber receipts -- but JPR’s Theo Greenly reports officials aren’t counting the money just yet.

People gathered outside Springfield City Hall Friday evening to denounce federal immigration enforcement – and call a community to action.

KLCC’s Julia Boboc [BOH-bok] was there:

[Wrap: Former interim chief Sue Rahr predicts few outside candidates to head Seattle Police

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Intro: One veteran police commander says Seattle’s choices for the city’s next police chief…may be limited.]

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More than 6 thousand people have been deployed to fight fires across Oregon. And as OPB's Courtney Sherwood reports, keeping them fed, clothed and clean is a job of its own.

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Note: Melody Sky Weaver was appointed Washington State Librarian on 08/10/2026]

Washington State Library has a new leader. She wants to move the collection to its original location in Olympia.

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Note: Melody Sky Weaver was appointed Washington State Librarian on 08/10/2026]

The Washington State Library has a new leader… And she wants the collection to be in a more visible location.

More from KNKX reporter Freddy Monares.

Seattle leaders are considering new legislation that would restrict large grocery store chains from using personal data to set their prices.

The Seattle City Council is currently considering new legislation that would bar large grocery stores from using surveillance pricing with the city.