LEDE: Workers in Washington’s Secretary of State’s office will soon be counting boxes and boxes of signatures. These are part of an effort to challenge a new tax on the rich. State Government reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan has more.

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Crater Lake’s new superintendent says the national park is open for visitors despite some misunderstanding. Jefferson Public Radio’s Peyton Gast has more.

Washington is in its fourth consecutive year of drought, and that means a higher risk of fire heading into a holiday celebrated with pyrotechnics.

KNKX’s Izzy Ross has more.

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Fireworks create spectacular displays – and a lot of smoke. That smoke contains toxins, chemicals and particles. KNKX’s Izzy Ross has more.

[[WRP] Fireworks safety around the holidays, 070226_PGfireworksWRAP_N3.wav, 41 seconds, WRAP, 07/02/26, Peyton Gast, Maria Carter] Experts say fireworks can be used safely if handled properly

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Governor Tina Kotek said today/ON THURSDAY that Oregon needs more rules to ensure data center expansion in the state happens responsibly. But as Dirk VanderHart reports, she did not offer specifics.

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The Woodburn School District has decided to move its alternative school into the same building as its main high school. The relocation will allow the district’s preschool program to move into the former alternative school building.

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Oregon State Parks has teamed up with the Oregon library system to offer free parking permits.