AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: Oregon regulators approved PGE’s POWER Act rate changes, sending data center bills up about 29% on average while residential rates dip slightly, starting July 8. Antitrust & Media Merger: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will ask a court to pause Paramount’s Warner Bros deal for 60 days, saying the company withheld records tied to lobbying efforts. Housing & Permitting: Lane County commissioners overruled staff to grant retroactive approval for structures built without permits along the McKenzie River near Walterville. Local Government: Pendleton City Council moved to fill a Ward 2 vacancy after Sean Butler resigned, with Joseph Hull positioned to start early. Aviation: Eugene Airport is breaking ground on a more than $200M expansion to double the main concourse and ease capacity constraints. Agriculture: Rogue Valley pear growers are dealing with drought and heat, with harvest timing shifting and water availability a key risk. Healthcare Leadership: Morrow County Health District named Shiloh Erven as its new CEO, bringing long experience from Samaritan Health in Corvallis. Public Safety: Four men were sentenced in a burglary ring targeting Asian business owners, with deportation likely after prison.
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