AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOregon Wildlife & Waterways: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for public comments on proposed changes to commercial Dungeness crab rules aimed at reducing whale entanglements, including electronic monitoring for vessels and updates to gear and experimental permit guidelines. Invasive Species Watch: A single dead quagga mussel was found on the shoreline of Prineville Reservoir, raising alarms even though testing found no other signs in the water. Earthquakes Off the Coast: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake was detected off the Oregon coast, with officials saying there’s no tsunami expected. Oregon Courts & Voting: Oregon is continuing to benefit from U.S. Supreme Court rulings that allow late-arriving mail ballots to be counted, protecting the state’s post–Election Day ballot counting process. Oregon Economy & Housing: Oregon’s minimum wage is set to rise by 50 cents per hour this week, and Oregon leaders are also highlighting ongoing work to cut homelessness and stabilize housing efforts. Sports (Oregon ties): The World Athletics U20 Championships are set for Oregon in early August, with UAE athletes celebrating qualification ahead of the meet.
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