Tracy Loew
Senior Investigative Reporter at Statesman Journal
Science and environment reporter for the Statesman Journal.
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2 weeks ago |
statesmanjournal.com | Tracy Loew
Senate Bill 1051 would shift appointment of the State Forester from the Board of Forestry to the governor. The bill was initially opposed by industry groups but gained support after an amendment clarifying candidate qualifications. This bill is one of three that would grant the governor more authority in appointing agency directors. A bill that would allow Oregon’s governor, rather than the state Board of Forestry, to choose the State Forester passed out of committee June 11.
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2 weeks ago |
statesmanjournal.com | Tracy Loew
Nearly 3,000 students graduated from Salem-Keizer Public Schools in 2025. McNary High School credits its graduation rate to proactive student support, including freshman home visits and advisory teachers. Salem-Keizer's overall graduation rate has been rising, reaching 79.4% in 2024. Nearly 3,000 students graduated from Salem-Keizer schools this month.
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3 weeks ago |
statesmanjournal.com | Tracy Loew
Coffin Butte Landfill will be required to use enhanced methane leak monitoring under a bill passed by the Oregon Legislature. The bill mandates the use of advanced technology, such as drones, planes or satellites, to measure methane releases. Landfills are among the nation's largest sources of methane, a major contributor to climate change. Coffin Butte Landfill will have to improve monitoring and reporting of methane leaks under a bill passed June 4 by the Oregon Legislature. Sen.
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3 weeks ago |
statesmanjournal.com | Tracy Loew
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality levied three fines in April, totaling $19,208. They included a sewage treatment system exceeding pollution limits, a gas station failing to comply with underground storage tank rules, and a property management company failing to monitor stormwater discharge. Recipients can appeal their fines by requesting a hearing within 20 days of receiving their penalty letter. DEQ sometimes reduces or eliminates fines after an appeal.
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3 weeks ago |
statesmanjournal.com | Tracy Loew
The grass in the upper oak grove of Bush's Pasture Park will not be mowed until mid-September. The change is part of an effort to encourage wildflower regeneration and protect the park's Oregon White Oaks. Additional plans for the park include changes to trails, event locations, and play areas. Visitors to Bush’s Pasture Park, just south of downtown Salem, will notice a change this summer.
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