AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGeothermal Investment: Mazama Energy says it raised $135 million for a “superhot” geothermal push in Oregon, with major oil-and-gas backers joining the bet on engineered heat extraction. Local Sports: Oregon volleyball went 3-0 in a home quadrangular, with Rylee Anderson topping 1,000 career assists and leading a win over Monona Grove. Campus & Community: OSU’s Beaver Bash welcomed new and returning students with music, crafts, and a foam pit at the Student Experience Center. Salem-Area Service: Oregon Tech dental hygiene students traveled to Jamaica in August to deliver care through an externship program. Public Safety & Costs: A Portland Fire & Rescue report says fire-code problems at Centennial Mills—including failed electrical compliance and a sprinkler system out of service—were documented before the August blaze. Oregon Schools: New data shows Oregon public schools lost about 9,000 students, raising pressure for budget cuts and possible closures, including in Salem-Keizer. Energy Rates: A court-ordered fish-protection spill plan could trigger a BPA rate hike, potentially hitting more than a million Oregonians.
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