Free News Merkley, Dexter: Congress must protect farmworkers from hazardous wildfire smoke, extreme heat U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter media releaseUpdated Aug 6, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter (OR-03) announced Aug. 6 they introduced the Farmworker Smoke a…
+2 News Featured Special Report Top Story OSHA’s final farmworker housing rules face criticism from all sides By Aileen Hymas For Columbia Gorge NewsUpdated Jan 13, 2025 THE GORGE — Oregon’s Health and Safety Division (Oregon OSHA) released a comprehensive new set of health and safety guidelines for farm worker…
+3 News Featured Commissioners press OSHA over farmworker housing standards Aileen Hymas For Columbia Gorge NewsUpdated Jun 6, 2024 THE DALLES — After hearing testimony in April from a group of fruit growers in the Gorge region, the Wasco County Commissioners sent a letter …