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Judge in Alien Enemies Act case chides DOJ lawyer over refusal to answer key questions about deportations; National Park layoffs impact AR economy; Experts say cuts to NOAA could impact MT fire, weather warnings; Alarming violence rates continue against Indigenous women.

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Trump Administration fights a court order on deportation flights, as lawyers say the government is overreaching on expelling migrants, and NOAA cuts could spell trouble for those concerned about weather emergencies.

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Farmers worry promised federal reimbursements aren't coming while fears mount that the Trump administration's efforts to raise cash means the sale of public lands, and rural America's shortage of doctors has many physicians skipping retirement.

Isobel Charle

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Isobel Charlé covers Oregon, her home for almost twenty years. Isobel has worked as a reporter for KBOO Community Radio and a freelance journalist for five years. In 2021, she graduated from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies with a focus on radio and podcasting. A long time activist, Isobel sees journalism as part of that work and loves covering social and environmental justice movements. She aims to tell stories that inspire listeners to ask questions, make unexpected connections, and make positive change in the world. She lives in Portland, OR.


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Amid increased activity, pressure to close WA ICE detention center

A year after the death of detainee Charles Leo Daniel, a 61-year-old Trinidadian migrant, legislators and human rights advocates continue pushing to …

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Study: Rural OR youth often need to leave hometown to find jobs

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WA groups work to counter Christian Nationalism

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Wildlife lobby day for OR conservation groups

Today, Oregon conservation groups are headed to the state Capitol for "Wildlife Lobby Day." The organizations, all part of the Oregon Wildlife …

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Bills aim to revamp WA's regressive tax codes

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Executive order calls for ramping up logging in OR

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Cuts looming for WA tribal public-health funding

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Wildlife crossings would make OR highways safer, save money

New legislation would help build more wildlife crossings across Oregon highways to make roads safer for people and animals. Research shows that …

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