WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Eugene Airport, Oregon, is pushing back against proposed modifications to federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Assurances, arguing that new conditions tied to executive orders are vague and constitutionally questionable. The city is asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to remove references to five specific executive orders from the grant assurances. Airport Director Cathryn Stephens stated that the FAA's focus should remain on aviation safety, no more ST

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- A conservation group, the North Umpqua Foundation, Roseburg, Oregon, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed redefinition of "harm" within the Endangered Species Act. In a letter dated May 14, 2025, the foundation warned that such a change would have dire consequences for wildlife and their habitats, potentially leading to an increase in species extinctions. Becky McRae, President of the North Umpqua Foundation, articulated the group's concerns, stating that altering th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2024-CGD-028) on May 2, 2025 entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Oregon by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service." Here are excerpts: * * * Memorandum To: Paul Souza, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service From: Colleen Kotzmoyer, Director, Contract and Grant Audit Division Subject: Final Audit Report - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to more PR