AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Health: Smoke from major Pacific Northwest fires is again blanketing parts of the U.S., with Oregon and southern Idaho among areas under unhealthy air advisories as conditions worsen. Oregon Environment: DEQ says the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will reopen Aug. 25 and run through Nov. 4, with rebates expected to sell out; standard and income-based “Charge Ahead” amounts are listed for eligible vehicles. Legal/Consumer Protection: Attorneys General, including South Dakota’s Jackley, are urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Local Business & Growth: Amazon contractors have started site prep for an Eugene distribution center despite an appeal over a wetlands permit, and Oregon’s Parkrose area is pushing a new grocery effort after closures. Culture & Community: The Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Portland was accepted as a Smithsonian Affiliate. Sports (Oregon ties): Oregon’s Jim Evenson and coach Frank “Pop” Ivy were named to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class.
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