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By Julia Shumway | Editor

“The truth is that often the appointment process gives women and people of color just a better stage and a shortcut in. And then once you’re in there, it’s easier to get reelected… I would argue a lot of policies would not have been introduced without those folks being in the legislature.” — former Oregon House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner on a benefit of Oregon having one of the highest shares of legislators leaving office before their terms ended.

Also in today's edition:

  • Workplace safety complaints rise during record-breaking fire season

  • Fires hike costs for Northwest utilities

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Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season

By Mia Maldonado

Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance specialist Del Sabrowski closes part of a highway in response to the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. (Photo by Oregon Department of Transportation)

Complaints to Oregon’s workplace safety and health agency have reached an all-time high since it introduced rules protecting employees from extreme heat and wildfire smoke four years ago.

Study finds Oregon had the second highest rate of state lawmakers leaving office early

By Mia Maldonado

The Oregon State Capitol. (Photo by Laura Tesler/Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Oregon between 2020 and 2025 had the second highest rate of state lawmakers leaving office before their term ended, according to a new study. 

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Wildfire risks are driving up costs for Northwest utilities

By Aspen Ford | Washington State Standard

(Stock photo by Thianchai Sitthikongsak via Getty Images)

When power lines are blamed for starting a wildfire, costs to utilities can stretch into the billions and trickle down to consumers. 

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FROM OUR D.C. BUREAU

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 40% in Oregon since Trump 2.0 | Alex Baumhardt

OTHER OREGON NEWS Some stories may be behind paywalls.

One year later, Salem Health now owns Santiam Hospital. How did it happen? | Salem Reporter

Sleepless in the Coburg Hills: A neighborhood turned fear of fire into action | Lookout Eugene-Springfield

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