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Health
Violent Ebola Zone Calls For Creative Strategies
There's another Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — in a part of the country racked by violent conflict. So how do you get help to people in areas too dangerous to visit?
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Environment
This Oregon Farmer Grows Seeds To Restore Land Scorched By Wildfires
Once wildfires are finally extinguished across the west, another threat lingers: the burned landscapes provide an opportunity for invasive species to thrive, forcing out essential native plants. But one farmer in Malheur County is growing grasses and harvesting seeds that can take hold in the ground after a fire and ward off invasives’ spread.
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A Dispute Is Brewing Over Mercury Air Pollution In Columbia River Gorge
Two hazardous waste companies operating along the Columbia River are arguing over mercury pollution getting into the air. One company, TD*X, is accusing the other, Chemical Waste Management, of releasing mercury into the air. The report goes on to say regulators aren’t requiring strong pollution controls.
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Environment
Tribes And Conservation Groups Study What's Leading To Low Lamprey Counts
An effort is underway to monitor lamprey numbers in southern coastal Oregon, to help researchers learn about their migration patterns and challenges.
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National
How 2 North Carolina Universities Handled The Removal Of Confederate Statues On Campus
The campuses of Duke and the University of North Carolina are just a few miles apart. Both had Confederate monuments, but they were ultimately removed in very different ways.
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World
A Brief Reunion And A Heartbreaking Final Goodbye For A Separated Korean Family
Families from South and North Korea met in North Korea this week for family reunions after a three year hiatus.
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National
How Texas Is Doing, 1 Year After Hurricane Harvey Hit
Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas when it hit a year ago. More than 60 people died, coastal towns got swamped and Houston was flooded for days. Houston officials want to limit the extent of damage in future storms but can't reach agreement.
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Environment
California Protects Rare Marten, Oregon Still Considering Options
Legal protections for the Humboldt marten are in flux across state lines. But things are more certain in California, where the Fish and Game Commission voted to list the small mammal as endangered.
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Politics
What Trump's Tariffs Could Mean For Companies That Make Electric Powered Bikes
E-bikes and scooters have increased in popularity in the last few years, but the new 25 percent tariffs that go into effect against China on Thursday could potentially cripple these fledgling industries.
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Environment
Construction Begins On Salmon ‘Rest Stop’ On Portland’s Willamette River
Construction started this week on a habitat restoration project that will welcome salmon back into a wetland in the heart of Southeast Portland.