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Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state buildings earthquake-proofed to prepare for ‘Big One’

  • Alex Baumhardt
  • Sep 8, 2025

Most new state-owned buildings will need to be earthquake-proof, and by 2060, all buildings owned or leased by the state for executive branch agencies will need to make earthquake-safety upgrades or be replaced under an executive order Gov. Tina Kotek signed Monday. Kotek described the purpose of her order as making state buildings resilient to […]

February is earthquake, tsunami awareness month in Oregon
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February is earthquake, tsunami awareness month in Oregon

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  • Updated Feb 5, 2025

SALEM — Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed February Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon. 

Port awards Bridge of the Gods studies to Parsons Transportation Group
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Port awards Bridge of the Gods studies to Parsons Transportation Group

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  • Dec 23, 2024

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Geologic hazards of the Gorge: ‘Sense of Place’ lecture talks landslides, earthquakes
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Geologic hazards of the Gorge: ‘Sense of Place’ lecture talks landslides, earthquakes

  • By Nathan Wilson Columbia Gorge News
  • Updated Nov 20, 2024

HOOD RIVER — Richard Iverson, scientist emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory, dove into relatively rec…

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Increased seismic activity at Mount Adams, but risk is normal
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Increased seismic activity at Mount Adams, but risk is normal

  • By Nathan Wilson Columbia Gorge News
  • Oct 23, 2024

TROUT LAKE — In September, scientists recorded six low-intensity earthquakes beneath Mount Adams, marking the 12,276-foot volcano’s most seism…

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Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Encourages Oregonians to Practice Earthquake Safety
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Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Encourages Oregonians to Practice Earthquake Safety

  • Updated Oct 11, 2024

SALEM – Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires, drought,…

Bridge of the Gods’ seismic studies one step closer
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Bridge of the Gods’ seismic studies one step closer

  • By Flora Gibson
  • Aug 28, 2024

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Bridge of the Gods’ seismic studies one step closer
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Bridge of the Gods’ seismic studies one step closer

  • By Flora Gibson Columbia Gorge News
  • Updated Aug 28, 2024

CASCADE LOCKS — Studies funded by a $6 million state grant, will determine how the port-owned Bridge of the Gods can be made safer from earthq…

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