Forest Service Shuts Down Northwest Research Centers
April 11, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

The U.S. Forest Service plans to close key research centers in the Northwest, a move that signals more federal bureaucracy slashing under America First priorities. This shutdown targets facilities vital for regional forest management, raising questions about how unelected bureaucrats prioritize spending when American taxpayers foot the bill. Patriots cheer any cut to wasteful government overreach, but locals worry about lost jobs and expertise in wildfire-prone areas. Read more about this...