Oregon’s governor has slapped a statewide pause on data center land requests, halting all state agency approvals until July 2027—or until new laws take shape. This move comes as data centers surge across the country, straining water, energy, and natural resources. Governor Kotek’s goal? To protect communities and ecosystems while ensuring state decisions serve the public good. Her recent POWER Act already shifted electricity pricing to curb big users’ costs—and lower bills for everyday Oregonians. A newly formed advisory committee will deliver policy recommendations by end of 2026 to guide future legislation. Meanwhile, cities and counties are stepping up with their own moratoriums, showing a statewide urgency to plan responsibly before growth spirals out of control.

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A small plane flipped upside down during landing at Grove Field Airport in Clark County, but the pilot walked away unharmed. Authorities responded quickly, and while the incident looked dramatic, no one was injured — the top priority in any aviation event. The FAA has been notified and will investigate to determine the cause, likely focusing on landing conditions and aircraft behavior. The plane remains on its back as officials dig into the details.

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Hidden trails, untamed spirit: volunteers are stepping up to maintain unofficial hiking paths across vast public lands like the Columbia River Gorge—where official agencies are overwhelmed by budget cuts, wildfires, and bureaucratic limits. These passionate trail keepers clear hazards, mark routes, and preserve access without permission, turning a broken system into a grassroots movement of love for the wild.

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