AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJail Standards: Umatilla County’s jail earned a perfect score on all 317 state standards in its latest inspection—the first time in the facility’s history. Animal Health: Oregon confirmed its first bird-flu case in dairy cattle, becoming the 22nd state to detect the virus in herds. Weather: A Pacific storm is bringing dangerous surf and high-water risks to the coast, while forecasters warn El Niño could affect snowpack and flooding. Local Accountability: Columbia County’s early election results show voters rejecting a proposed lodging tax, 73% to 27%; results remain unofficial. Oregon Media: InvestigateWest journalists announced a newsroom union, with the nonprofit’s executive director agreeing to recognize the guild voluntarily. Industry: A Springfield company restored rail service to its Eugene facility after nearly 20 years, creating a rail link for Oregon-made steel and reducing reliance on trucks. On the Field: Oregon, fresh off its 41–28 upset of Ohio State, hosts Michigan as the Ducks try to keep their playoff push on track.
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