Jackson County blaze prompts statewide fire response, the first of 2026Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the conflagration act for the first time in 2026 on July 10 as a fire engulfed more than 1,500-acres in Jackson County.Salem Statesman Journal3mo agoWhole story →PlanetTina Kotekoregon wildfire response
Wyoming governor plots legal strategy as California opposes Oakland coal terminalWyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon plans to take legal action against any efforts to block an Oakland coal terminal.Washington Examiner3mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetMark Gordonoakland coal terminal dispute