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Eulogy of a Great Warrior: Hoss Plourde

RIP Howard ‘Hoss’ Plourde
4/4/1958 - 6/22/2023

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, we spiritually give respect for the life and loved ones of Howard 'Hoss' Plourde, as we grieve with heavy hearts over the untimely passing of our dearly beloved warrior.

Born April 4th, 1958, we were graced with over 65 years of his existence on Mother Earth.

Oregon Supreme Court Ruling Protects Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

Legislative LGBTQ Caucus condemns decision in 303 Creative LLC v Elenis

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck a major blow to all Americans’ civil rights, particularly those of the LGBTQ community, with their unjust decision in the 303 Creative LLC v Elenis case.

“The immediate, symbolic effect of the decision is to mark gays and lesbians for second-class status.”

Oregon`s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, Sworn Into Office

Oregon’s Secretary of State is Oregon’s chief elections officer, chief auditor, the State Archives and the Oregon Corporation Division.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, was sworn into office today at 11:00 AM by Chief Justice Meagan Aileen Flynn at Governor Tina Kotek’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Library.

Secretary Griffin-Valade will serve the remaining 18 months of the current term, vacated by former Secretary of State Shemia Faganon May 8.

What Do We Mean by Environmental Justice? A Legacy of Greenaction

More sacred sites lost. All in the name of Capitalism and Greed.

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - For over 35 years, Bradley Angel has been a local and national leader in the environmental health and justice movement and has helped communities win some of the most significant victories in the history of that movement.

He serves as the Director of Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice.

Providence Strike Comes to a Close

Oregon Nurses Association Celebrates Multiple Victories, Calls on AG to Investigate

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - As 5-day limited duration strike by nearly 1,800 nurses and clinicians at three Providence facilities ends, ONA also sees the passage of their landmark safe staffing bill and calls on Oregon’s Attorney General to open an investigation into Providence’s use of professional strikebreakers.

“In just a few short hours, the first nurses strike in Oregon in more than 20 years, and the first-ever such strike against a Providence facility in the state, will come to an end."

Oregon Fire Danger Moves to Moderate on Siuslaw and Willamette National Forests

To report a wildfire, please call 9-1-1.

(CORVALLIS/SPRINGFIELD, Ore.) - Risk of fire is increasing and the public needs to be extra vigilant on forest lands.

"Our fire crews and aviation resources stand ready, but we need the public’s help to decrease human-caused fire starts.”

The Dangers of Wishful Thinking About Your Finances

At some point, you must bite the bullet and make a financial plan for the future.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It's true that everything may work out for the best in the end, but that's unlikely if you aren't taking some actual steps to make the best happen.

Here are a few of the ways you may be letting a sunny attitude substitute for real action and sabotaging your finances along the way.

U.S. Navy Arriving in Portland for Rose Festival Fleet Week

All visitors require escort within the security perimeter at the pier and on board the ships at all times.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sailors assigned to two U.S. Navy ships,USS Kansas City (LCS 22) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) will join crews on vessels from the U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy in Portland to participate in annual Portland Rose Festival activities, June 7-11.

It is a significant commitment by the Navy to make Rose Festival Fleet Week one of the premier Fleet Week events in the country.

Vlad the Conqueror Reflects on His Glory

Satire Blending Imaginary Thoughts with Historical Facts

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Striding masterfully through St. George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, Vlad the Conqueror pondered his role as a Man of Destiny.

“It’s not easy to measure up to the past leaders of Russia,” he brooded.

Disconnecting War from Its Consequences

Rev. Nathan Baxter called on the nation’s leaders to “not become the evil we deplore.” (Memorial Service for 9/11/2001)

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Twenty-two years ago, Congress put sanity up for a vote. Sanity lost in the House, 420-1. It lost in the Senate, 98-0.

Barbara Lee’s lone vote for sanity remains a tiny light of courageous hope flickering in a chaotic world.