Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced that full November SNAP benefits have been restored after a court order required the federal government to continue funding food assistance during the shutdown.

Governor Tina Kotek has allocated $1 million in emergency funds to Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes to combat food insecurity during the federal shutdown, which has disrupted SNAP benefits for families statewide.

The FAA plans to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports if the shutdown continues, citing worsening staff shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers. Airlines were caught off guard by the move, which could disrupt thousands of flights nationwide.

With rangers furloughed, local businesses have stepped up to keep Muir Woods National Monument open during the shutdown — a 20-day community effort that blends access, stewardship, and shared responsibility.

A government shutdown has left Yosemite understaffed — and the skies full of drones. As enforcement lags, reckless behavior threatens the fragile balance of one of America’s most iconic parks.