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Oregon lawmakers pushed to replace 90 derogatory place names. Progress has been slow

A state law passed in 2025 sought to speed up the process, but so far only two names have been officially changed.

The Oregonian · August 22, 2026

For decades, Native people have pushed to remove Oregon’s derogatory place names. Current renaming efforts are moving forward with minimal tribal involvement. “It’s been decades of work, not just for the state, but for the tribes,” said Brenda Meade,

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