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

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Mountaineers Continue to Climb in NAIA Softball World Series COLUMBUS, Ga. - [ Bracket | Schedule | Watch ] Eastern Oregon handled business in the top half of the bracket against Marian (Ind.) with an 8-0 victory after five innings of play. This commanding performance was underscored by a combination of effective pitching, consistent hitting, and s more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 20 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: * * * PGE's Parks and Re-creation Photo Contest: Travel back in time to snap the winning shot PGE Parks celebrates 75-years with a summer-long photo contest for park and campground guests Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! PGE's Parks and Re-creation Photo Contest invites participants to travel back in time for a chance to win a free stay at a PGE park or campground and celebr more PR

CANTON, Ohio, May 25 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Shedeur Sanders, fellow Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel making most of unexpected situation: 'We're truly cool' Through three days and five rounds of Shedeur Sanders ' stunning fall in the 2025 NFL Draft, there was no shortage of unpredictable developments. Not the least of which was when the Cleveland Browns, long viewed as a potential Sanders landing spot, selected Oregon's Dillon Gabr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Southern Oregon Survives the Extra Inning Rematch in Walk Off Fashion COLUMBUS, Ga. - [ Bracket | Schedule | Watch ] The second meeting between Southern Oregon and Marian (Ind.) at the 2025 NAIA Softball World Series was just like the first, as extra innings were needed to decide a winner. The 7-6 victory marked SOU's 51st win of the season, improv more PR