AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Response: Oregon secured three FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants for the Lower Dry Creek, Akawa Butte, and Grasshopper fires, covering up to 75% of eligible suppression costs—another sign the state is leaning hard on federal help as fire seasons stretch. Public Health: The CDC says domestically acquired cyclospora cases have surged to 6,707 across 45 states, adding Oregon to the list of states reporting local infections. Wildfire Smoke: Hazardous smoke continues to push air-quality alerts across the Pacific Northwest, with conditions easing in parts of Oregon and Idaho but still urging residents to limit exposure. Education & Workforce: Pacific University will offer in-person three-year bachelor’s degrees starting fall 2027, cutting required credits and tuition time in chemistry, computer science, and sustainability/adaptation. Local Business & Community: Gresham named Cori Johnson as its new Chamber CEO, and Milwaukie’s “Little Float” returns Aug. 1 as a Willamette River community event.
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