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the foreground shows an area filled with trains used to transport oil for Zenith energy. Behind the trains is a tree-filled area.

Multnomah County Board asks DEQ to deny Zenith Energy a key air permit

Four county commissioners signed a letter asking DEQ to use its authority to reassess the legal sufficiency of Portland’s land use approval

Jeremiah Hayden

December 7, 2023

A shot of Kiera Usagawa's hand holding a handful of greens/weeds.

Portlanders pursue urban farming in the face of climate change

Municipal Eco Resiliency Project seeks to sow seeds of equity, sustainability and food security through cooperative urban farming

Mariah Johnston

December 6, 2023

Chalk on the sidewalk says "DEQ deny Zenith's ACDP permit now."

Portland climate advocates ask state leaders to deny Zenith Energy a key permit

Zenith Energy is seeking an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit from DEQ to continue its operations at the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub

Jeremiah Hayden

November 22, 2023

A view of a fishing platform along the Columbia River on a sunny day. The sky is blue and there are trees surrounding the river.

Native nations urge swift action to save fish in the Columbia River Basin

Northwest Native nations applaud presidential memo on salmon

Melanie Henshaw

November 15, 2023

An empty lot with a rusting overturned car. In the further end of the field are tires and an abandoned shelter that looks dilapidated.

Property planned for Temporary Alternative Shelter Site contaminated with hazardous chemicals

DEQ awaits a risk assessment from the city to inform the timeline for cleanup

Jeremiah Hayden

November 15, 2023

The exterior of the Rockwood Library. The building is partly red and gray with large windows. In front of the building is a green lawn with a tree.

EPA grants Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood $1 million for climate resilience project

Grant funds will go toward installing air conditioning and heating units and planting trees in the area to address shade inequity

Jeremiah Hayden

November 8, 2023

An image projected underneath a bridge. The image shows "GTN Xpress" crossed out with a red line.

Federal commission approves Pacific Northwest fracked gas pipeline expansion

Advocates say the pipeline carries a high potential for explosions, wildfires and spills

Jeremiah Hayden

November 1, 2023

In the distance is the Willamette River with trees lining each shore and a bridge above the river.

Land Use Board of Appeals upholds Portland’s right to limit fossil fuel storage

Advocates say the decision is a big win for public health and a model for other municipalities

Jeremiah Hayden

October 26, 2023

A group of people stand on a road on Cow Creek tribal forest land. They are looking toward tress and brush on the horizon.

Tribally managed forests lack funding, new report finds

The Intertribal Timber Council’s report on the status and needs of tribally managed forests says tribal forest departments face increased threats from wildfire, pests and disease

Melanie Henshaw

October 11, 2023

A photo of Dan Ryan smiling while wearing sunglasses. He is surrounded by others seated around him.

Portland auditor investigating Zenith Energy for lobbying violations

Public records show Zenith and its PR firm engaged public officials consistently throughout 2022 but did not file lobbying reports

Jeremiah Hayden

September 15, 2023

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