Courtney Sherwood

Climate and environment editor at OPB

portland, oregon, united states

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Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

In a notice sent to the state on Tuesday, Medford-based solar company Purelight Power said it is cutting 109 jobs nationwide and shuttering operations as it prepares to file for bankruptcy liquidation. About 84 people in Medford will be laid off, as well ... See more

ijpr.org•Courtney Sherwood•Dec 25, 2025

Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

An Oregon company is blaming President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill for more than 100 layoff notices it’s sending to staff two days before Christmas. In a notice sent to the state on Tuesday, Medford-based solar company Purelight Power said it is ... See more

opb.org•Courtney Sherwood•Dec 25, 2025

Oregon environmental group leads lawsuit to reverse IRS wind, solar rules

When the Republican-backed Big Beautiful Bill budget law passed in July, it rolled back federal support for a broad swath of climate initiatives. Now an Oregon-led coalition that includes tribal groups, consumer advocates and environmental advocates is su... See more

opb.org•Courtney Sherwood•Dec 18, 2025

Atmospheric river could bring flooding to Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington next week

If you live in Northwest Oregon or Southwest Washington, you may want to clean your gutters and clear out your storm drains this weekend. The National Weather Service says heavy rain will be arriving in the region starting Monday, and that could mean floo... See more

opb.org•Courtney Sherwood•Dec 5, 2025

I-205's Abernethy Bridge to close overnight later this week

A stretch of Interstate 205 between West Linn and Oregon City will close in both directions overnight at the end of this week. The Oregon Department of Transportation said it will close the Abernethy Bridge on I-205 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday to Saturd... See more

opb.org•Courtney Sherwood•Dec 1, 2025

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Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

Oregon environmental group leads lawsuit to reverse IRS wind, solar rules

Atmospheric river could bring flooding to Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington next week

I-205's Abernethy Bridge to close overnight later this week

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Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down

Oregon environmental group leads lawsuit to reverse IRS wind, solar rules

Atmospheric river could bring flooding to Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington next week

I-205's Abernethy Bridge to close overnight later this week