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Oregon sees growth in outdoor industry, worth over $8 billion
The Bureau of Economic Analysis found that Oregon's outdoor industry brings in billions to the stat's economy. We'll hear from OSU to break down the growth and the industry's future.

OSU-Cascades celebrates first-generation students in Bend
OSU-Cascades celebrates first-generation students in Bend. Federal programs help first-generation students, college officials said, but future funding is unclear.
Hamburgers contribute to climate change. OSU researchers say kelp is on the way
Oregon State University researchers want to find a way to make your hamburger less bad for the planet. They’re doing that by feeding cows a food that’s not grown on land — seaweed.

Long-term forecast predicts increased forest fire activity in Oregon and Washington’s dampest areas
Hotter and more intense fires are likely coming to the Pacific Northwest’s cooler and wetter forests. That’s from new research led by an Oregon State University scientist.
Oregon universities continue to plan for fall term amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Most major, public universities in Oregon are taking a cautious approach — offering mostly online, remote classes this fall.
Sports
Oregon State women’s volleyball players describe abusive team environment under coach Mark Barnard
Athletes and others have told The Associated Press that the Oregon State University’s volleyball coach runs an abusive program that has lost 11 players who have quit or transferred since 2016 and that two team members contemplated suicide, with one attempting an overdose.

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Oregon Wave Energy Project Enters Critical Permitting Phase
Project managers hope to begin construction on the PacWave testing facility later this year.

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Oregon Wave Energy Testing Project Moves Forward
The Oregon State University project is designed to speed up the development of wave energy technology in the United States.

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Public Asked To Weigh In On OSU's Plan To Use Elliott State Forest For Research
Oregon State University is developing a report outlining how it could take ownership of the timberland near Coos Bay and turn it into a research forest.

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State, OSU Move Ahead On Elliott State Forest Transfer Plan
State moves forward with Oregon State University to find new ownership of the Elliott State Forest near the south coast.