WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from Columbia Riverkeeper and seven collaborators: * * * To: Katie O'Shea, Project Manager Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20585 Re: Scoping Comments on Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Environmental Impact Statement (Docket No. DOE-HQ-2024-0094) * * * Dear Katie O'Shea: Thank you for the opport  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Fransisco issued the following Beige Book on March 5, 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District ticked down during the January to mid-February reporting period. Employment levels were generally stable, and labor availability continued to improve. Wages grew slightly in recent weeks, and prices rose slightly overall. Retail sales fell modestly, and demand for consumer a  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service has announced the withdrawal of its notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Twin Vegetation Management and Restoration Project, which was planned for the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District in Oregon. The decision comes after a reassessment of the project's scope and a refinement of proposed actions to better address the specific needs of the area. Initially published in the Federal Regi  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on February 19, 2025, entitled "Implications of physics-based M9 ground motions on liquefaction-induced damage in the Cascadia Subduction Zone: Looking forward and backward." Here are excerpts: * * * Given the likelihood of future M9 Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquakes, various estimates of the resulting, regional ground motions have been made, including a   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on February 22, 2025, entitled "Reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States." Here are excerpts: * * * Storing thermal energy underground for later use in electricity production or direct-use heating/cooling is a promising, viable, and economical green energy option. Reservoir thermal energy storage (RTES) is one such option, which stores  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on February 6, 2025, entitled "ShakeAlert version 3: Expected performance in large earthquakes." Here are excerpts: * * * The ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system partners along with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) licensed operators deliver EEW alerts to the public and trigger automated systems when a significant earthquake is expected to impact Califor  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Bynum Holds Two In-Person Town Halls with Senator Wyden Oregon City, OR - On Sunday, March 16th, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) held two in-person town halls in Clackamas and Linn counties along with Senator Wyden. Approximately 2,500 people came to the two town halls and were given the opportunity to ask questions. Congresswoman Bynum discussed how she's working to low  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Demand Answers, Pause on Federal Building Lease Sales in Oregon Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden called on the General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian to pause the cancelation of real estate property leases and sale of federal properties in Oregon and around the country. Their letter builds on the Senators'  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden: Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act Will Help Get Crucial Local News into the Hands of Oregonians Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined Vermont's U.S. Senator Peter Welch and South Dakota's U.S. Senator Mike Rounds to reintroduce the bipartisan, bicameral Deliver for Democracy Act. This legislation would incentivize reliable service from the U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for March 3-7, 2025: * * * Summarized Board Decisions No Published Board Decisions Issued. * * * Unpublished Board Decisions in Representation and Unfair Labor Practice Cases R Cases No Unpublished R Cases Issued. C Cases Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. (02-CA-329471) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583f66125) New York, NY, March 7, 2025. No exceptions having been filed t  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 19 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek Testifies for New Investments to Support Mental Health and Addiction Professionals to Improve Access to Care Four strategic investments would mean more trained people to help Oregonians get the mental health and addiction care they need Today, Governor Tina Kotek testified in support of Senate Bill 142 which would fund the key workforce investments of her 2025 Behav  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Pacific Northwest's Power Grid Washington, DC - On Monday, March 17, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined her Oregon collegaues--U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum, and Maxine Dexter--in calling on the Trump administration to pay heed to concerns raised by Bo  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 18 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * OSBA engages InterMountain superintendent as first part-time regional school board trainer Districts interested in board development training can contact OSBA Board Development Director Kristen Miles at kmiles@osba.org. After 17 years as InterMountain Education Service District superintendent - and 37 years in education - Mark Mulvihill is an expert at working with school b  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement, from a March 6, 2025, confirmation hearing for Michael Falkender to be the deputy secretary of the Treasury: * * * This is no typical nomination hearing for the Finance Committee. It is our understanding that Mr. Faulkender has been at the Treasury Department since day one of this Trump term, essentially performing the deputy secretary role in an unofficial capaci  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more