Washington state officials have issued a correction after exaggerating the benefits of state spending to curb climate change.

Proceeds from state auctions of carbon dioxide are not keeping as much pollution out of the air as officials have been claiming.

KUOW’s John Ryan reports.

Oregon regulators say a railroad company is responsible for a train derailment almost a year ago in Corvallis. OPB's April Ehrlich [[ER-lick]] reports.

A progressive activist has sued Ashland, its mayor and police chief after he was removed while speaking during public comment.

A local activist has sued Ashland, claiming city officials violated his right to free speech. Jefferson Public Radio’s Justin Higginbottom reports.

A new voucher program hopes to prevent illegal dumping in the Illinois Valley.

Low-income families with trash to dispose of now have a new option in the Illinois Valley: a voucher to take a free load to the transfer station.

Health agencies in Oregon and Washington are rejecting new vaccine guidelines announced by the CDC yesterday ((MON).

Cannabis sales in Oregon fell 3-point-5 percent last year to $925-million dollars.

Oregon’s cannabis industry has failed to reach the $1 billion dollar sales mark since 2021. The latest state data shows marijuana sales declined by 3-point-5 percent last year to $925-million dollars. As Kyra [[KYE ruh]] Buckley reports, demand is stable but low prices are hurting retailers.

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Eugene has announced three city manager finalists; two that already lead cities in Oregon and one internal candidate who is doing the job on a temporary basis.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White has more.

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