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Our colleagues at Oregon Capital Chronicle have produced a head-shaking investigative report on a Lincoln City business that is accused of manipulating a state agency into turning over $2 million.

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The two-part report concludes with how the state Department of Environmental Quality is fixing its systems so this won’t happen again. We’re sharing both parts with you this evening.

And then there’s a delightful story by reporter Kevin Opsahl about why Auburn Elementary School is getting state recognition. Take the time to find out the details and see photos of the kids celebrating.

Here’s what else is making news today:

Auburn first elementary school in the state to receive Special Olympics banner for ‘unified’ work
In a ceremony, students and staff at Auburn Elementary School celebrate recognition for efforts to unify all students in activities. Special Olympics Oregon cited the school.
Auburn first elementary school in the state to receive Special Olympics banner for ‘unified’ work
In a ceremony, students and staff at Auburn Elementary School celebrate recognition for efforts to unify all students in activities. Special Olympics Oregon cited the school.
SPECIAL REPORT: DEQ steps up oversight after discovery of ‘reckless’ reporting by company
DEQ officials say the agency is more closely monitoring companies in its carbon credit Clean Fuels Program after TTS Charging sold $1.8 million in credits linked to false data.
SPECIAL REPORT: DEQ steps up oversight after discovery of ‘reckless’ reporting by company
DEQ officials say the agency is more closely monitoring companies in its carbon credit Clean Fuels Program after TTS Charging sold $1.8 million in credits linked to false data.
SPECIAL REPORT: How startup took advantage of DEQ program with lax oversight to net $1.8 million
A Lincoln City entrepreneur reported false data to the DEQ’s Clean Fuels Program, sold invalid carbon credits and went on a spending spree. An Oregon Capital Chronicle Special Report details…
SPECIAL REPORT: How startup took advantage of DEQ program with lax oversight to net $1.8 million
A Lincoln City entrepreneur reported false data to the DEQ’s Clean Fuels Program, sold invalid carbon credits and went on a spending spree. An Oregon Capital Chronicle Special Report details…

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