Oregon liberals, opposed to nuclear power in the 1970s, created a complex process for getting new energy projects approved.
It’s now being used to stall developments in wind and solar — with a 76-year-old activist leading the charge.
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As a kid, I always felt that summer did not last long enough, and all too soon my mom was buying pencils and notebooks for sending me back to school.
But as an adult, I feel summer flying by each year as well. Oh, I may complain about the heat, but I still take time out for lazy, just-like-a-kid, summer days.
On the Beach framed print -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/on-the-beach-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print
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#Seattle is looking for #Comics artists in #Oregon and #WashingtonState to do stories about transit! $54,000 each!!!
A cohort of six artists will be commissioned to create two original short-form graphic novels each, illustrating stories from communities along Metro’s twelve existing and planned RapidRide bus lines (A–K and R).
"A Democrat and a Republican will team up to try to ban masked law enforcement in Oregon"
"Their proposal would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings and would require them to wear 'official uniforms' with badge numbers and names. It would not apply to SWAT teams or undercover police officers as they currently operate."
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Tillamook Bay In The Fog
While traveling through Oregon I camped near the small town of Tillamook.
I spent some time walking down along the ocean and Tillamook Bay with the foggy shores of the Northwest.
The fog drifting in over the hills, the boats tied to the docks with their reflection bouncing off the near still water. These are mornings that I find peace in my mind.
https://pixels.com/featured/tillamook-bay-in-the-fog-bill-gallagher.html
#TillamookBayInTheFog #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #TillamookBay #Oregon
"West Coast governors issue COVID-19 vaccine guidance after CDC concerns"
"The guidelines recommend broad access to the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age…"
"In Oregon, the new guidelines appear to be a step toward eliminating the requirement that patients obtain a prescription to get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 booster shot."
PDF from OR Health Authority: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/VACCINESIMMUNIZATION/GETTINGIMMUNIZED/Documents/2025-26-Respiratory-Virus-Vaccine-Recommendations-2-pager.pdf
#COVID #Vaccine #Oregon #Washington #California #Hawaii #CovidIsNotOver
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Before Tom Dundon Agreed to Buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Accused the Company He Created of Predatory Lending
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In 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.
https://www.propublica.org/article/tom-dundon-portland-trail-blazers-subprime-loans?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
Stories by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica identified bottlenecks that have stalled green energy projects in Oregon.
The governor aims to accelerate efforts through a series of mandates. Here's where they stand.
https://www.propublica.org/article/oregon-renewable-energy-legislative-progress?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Oregon #Green #Energy #Climate #Environment #ClimateChange #Wind #Solar
Oregon Accelerates Green Energy Projects Before Trump Phase-Out of Tax Credits
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek told state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to expedite solar and wind permits before federal green energy tax credits expire next year. The order prioritizes high-priority projects to begin by July 2026.
https://www.propublica.org/article/oregon-renewable-energy-trump-tax-credits?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Oregon #Green #Energy #Solar #Wind #RenewableEnergy #Trump
‘I’ve definitely had spicier tamales,’ says Portland ICE protest frog that got pepper sprayed by federal agents https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/ive-definitely-had-spicier-tamales-says-portland-ice-protest-frog-that-got-pepper-sprayed-by-federal-agents.html
Pdx.social is a Mastodon server for the Portland, Oregon, USA region.
You can find out more at https://pdx.social/about or contact the admin account @admins
#FeaturedServer #Portland #Oregon #PDX #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse
Today, I am thrilled to debut the trailer for "Aggressively Beautiful: An Oregon Coast Trail Story." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMZttjXKJX4
Episode 1 is coming soon. And so is the companion podcast! If you're interested, please subscribe so you don't miss it.
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"Portland coffee shop raises over $86,000 to feed people losing SNAP benefits"
"Heretic Coffee, 5120 S.E. 28th Ave., is a volunteer-run, nonprofit coffee shop that trains people to become baristas and coffee roasters.
The coffee shop has been soliciting donations for less than a week to pay for breakfast for people losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits …"
#Oregon #Portland #PDX #FoodAssistance #SNAP #SNAPCuts #GiftLink
We reviewed federal prosecutions, local arrests, internal protest summaries by the Portland Police Bureau and more than 700 video clips posted to social media before Trump said he wanted to send the National Guard to the city.
Here’s what we found.
https://www.propublica.org/article/portland-protests-national-guard-trump?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
https://www.propublica.org/article/portland-protests-national-guard-fox-news-coverage?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Portland #Oregon #NationalGuard #Protest #Fox #Media #Trump #ICE
As it took a bit of effort and time to hike up to this isolated lake, I'm in no particular hurry to turn around and head back the nine miles to the parking lot.
I rather think I'll find a spot on the banks, under a tree, where I can sit and watch the surface of the water ripple in the light breeze.
Shades of Turquoise canvas print -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/shades-of-turquoise-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #hiking #nature #travel #oregon #summer #peace #camping #lake #mountains
I send thanks to the buyer from Ohio who purchased a framed canvas print of
Evening on the Willamette -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/evening-on-the-willamette-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print
May the artwork transport you mind and soul to a place of quietness, peace, and calm.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #oregon #nature #river #sunset #naturelovers #trees #twilight #peace #calm #canvas #decor #wallart #sale
I send thanks to the buyer from Washington who purchased an art print of
Autumn Sail -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/autumn-sail-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print
May the artwork take you to a place of contemplation, peace, and adventure.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #sailing #boating #washington #oregon #columbia #autumn #fall #fedigiftshop #sale #print #boat #outside #outdoors #travel #adventure
Quiet sounds in a peaceful place . . .
Rugged Coastline canvas print -- https://www.pictorem.com/2640892/rugged-coastline/
Free shipping in the U.S. and Canada
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #nature #travel #fedigiftshop #freeshipping #decor #oregon #vacation #summer #beach #ocean #sea #seascape #notAI #noAI #painting #peace #peaceful #hiking
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Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved limiting campaign contributions in 2020. Four years later, the Legislature finally adopted limits, but an advocate for tighter controls says recent changes render Oregon’s contribution limits “illusory.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/oregon-campaign-finance-reform-legislature-loopholes?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Oregon #Law #Election #Campaign #Finance #Reform #Government
New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Played Key Role at Company Oregon Accused of Predatory Lending
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Documents obtained by ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting reveal that Tom Dundon was behind what regulators called an “aggressive push” to waive proof-of-income requirements at Santander Consumer USA.
https://www.propublica.org/article/tom-dundon-moda-center-portland-oregon?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Portland #Oregon #NBA #Basketball #Law #Cars #Loan #Business
I send thanks to the buyer from Florida who purchased a greeting card of
Peace -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/peace-steve-henderson.html?product=greeting-card
May the image bring peace, calmness, and joy to both you and to the person to whom you send the card.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #nature #oregon #lake #canoe #boating #peace #quiet #calm #green #blue #water #fedigiftshop #sale
"Live updates: Oregonians rally statewide under ‘No Kings’ banner amid national protests"
#GiftLink = https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/03/oregonians-rally-statewide-under-no-kings-banner-amid-national-protests.html?gift=787e9f79-d34b-4fea-ac2e-4f1cc41c3050
"Thousands of Oregonians are participating in dozens of “No Kings” protests across the state Saturday as similar demonstrations unfold nationally for the third time in the past year."
"I do believe," she said to herself, "that this is the best, and grandest, and most satisfying way to begin the day.
"If I could, I would start every morning with a walk on the beach."
By the Silver Sea canvas print -- https://www.pictorem.com/2694782/by-the-silver-sea/
Free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #beach #ocean #seaside #nature #oregon #pacific #travel #USA #vacation #canvas #homedecor #fedigiftshop #joy #summer
