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Wyden in Hood River: ‘Very concerned’ about Mideast war

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KOIN) — There were no shortages of people or questions when Sen. Ron Wyden held a town hall in Hood River Saturday afternoon: a potential US involvement in a Middle East war, wildfire relief in the Columbia River Gorge, the proposed sale of public lands among the many topics brought up.

Earlier Saturday, reports showed the US moved Stealth bombers to Guam as Iran and Israel continue their aerial assault.

As President Trump met with his national security team, Wyden met with his constituents. Many asked what, exactly, is going on in the Middle East and if the United States will get involved.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaks to a crowd in Hood River during a town hall on Saturday, June 21, 2025 (KOIN)

“I’m very concerned about it,” Wyden said. “That’s why I’m using my seat on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. I can’t talk about classified matters, but I’ve been all over the state making sure that people understand what the stakes are and unilaterally declaring war is contrary to the Constitution.”

Much closer to home, Wyden said he checked with fire officials at the Rowena Fire in the Gorge and said he will continue working to get Oregon the resources it needs during what is shaping up as a very long fire season.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden (right) looks over the area affected by the Rowena Fire, June 21, 2025 (Wyden office)

KOIN 6 News will have more information later in the day.

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