A state senator wants Oregonians to sign liability waivers before they hop on a ski lift, raft with a guide or go to the gym. OPB’s Bryce Dole reports.

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The Oregon Coast Humane Society has bought its Florence headquarters – which it previously rented from the county - for $500 dollars.

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The Oregon Coast Humane Society has bought its Florence headquarters from the county for $500 dollars.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White has more on the purchase, which is the first step in a long-term expansion.

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The Tacoma City Council is considering amending a law to make it easier for affordable housing providers to evict problem tenants.

This is in response to reports of people refusing to pay rent for months and causing property damage. KNKX reporter Mitch Borden has the details.

The Tacoma city council is considering changing a local law that bars landlords from evicting tenants during cold weather months.

This comes as some landlords have reported issues with tenants refusing to pay rent for long stretches of time.

When Eugene’s only LGBTQ+ club shut down last year, it left a noticeable gap in nightlife. But the loss of Spectrum also sparked new energy among local organizers and artists determined to keep queer spaces alive. KLCC’s Kendra Schertell [sher-TELL] has more: [4:34]

A proposed one-point-four megawatt solar farm on the Northwest border of Ashland is stirring up complaints from locals about the agricultural impacts.

A proposed solar farm just outside of Ashland is stirring up complaints from neighbors. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports.

Hotter, drier summers in the Northwest are causing problems for the Northwest Christmas tree industry.

Summers here in the Northwest have been a lot hotter and drier than they used to be. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Paterson explains how that’s affecting a big agricultural crop - Christmas trees. [0:11]

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