A Republican proposal to sell millions of acres of public lands is heading back to the drawing board. Even some Republicans say it went too far. OPB's Courtney Sherwood reports.

Portland City Council voted today ((WED)) to reverse a previous decision to withhold money promised to dozens of youth nonprofits.

State officials celebrated a new EV-charging station just off I-5 near Arlington yesterday [Tues.] They say it’s the first ***public*** fast-charging station funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.

State officials celebrated the opening this week of a fast charging station just off I-5 near Arlington. //It’s a start of a solution to range anxiety, that stands in the way of a switch to electric vehicles for many drivers.// More from KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp.

Oregon Democrats are rethinking their massive proposal to fund road and bridge projects in the state. Dirk VanderHart reports.

A Wasco County couple is suing Union Pacific Railroad for allegedly starting the Rowena Fire outside The Dalles. OPB's April Ehrlich [ER-lick] reports.

Republican members of Washington state's congressional delegation say they're hopeful that the Senate will pass the federal budget bill that already passed the House. [KUOW C&C, similar to previously filed C&C]

Despite rising fuel prices, Oregonians are still expected to head out in droves to celebrate the 4th of July. KLCC’s Gabriella Sgro [skroh] reports: [SOQ 0:47]

Last year, Southern Resident Orcas were added to Oregon’s endangered species list.

Now, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on how to protect them.

KLCC’s Julia Boboc (Bo-bawk) reports: [SOQ 0:45]

Another Oregon publication is ending its print edition and trimming staff. The Portland Tribune will stop offering a print version next week, as Kyra [[KYE ruh]] Buckley reports.