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Oregon County Commissioners Point Out Errors in Wildfire Hazard Map in Statewide Meeting

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The Josephine County Commissioners hosted a meeting today in the Anne Basker Auditorium to allow county commissioners across Oregon to question representatives from the Oregon State University and Oregon Department of Forestry about the draft Wildfire Hazard Map. There were 100 local residents in the meeting which heard comments from commissioners from half of Oregon’s 36 counties which are negatively …

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BREAKING: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Pomeroy Dam Removal Without Permits

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The general rule in Oregon is that no one can do anything in Oregon without a permit. This is particularly true when it comes to land development or anything to do with building homes and apartment buildings. This is triply true for anything which might harm trees or fish. In the past week, questions have been raised whether WaterWatch of …

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Pomeroy Dam Removal: Were Proper Permits Obtained?

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Questions have been raised regarding the state and federal permits required to destroy and remove the Pomeroy Dam located on the Illinois River in Cave Junction. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provided a $1.2 million federal taxpayer-funded grant to WaterWatch of Oregon to manage the removal of the Pomeroy Dam. The dam was built in the 1940s to provide …

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RFK Jr. Speech Following Trump’s Introduction

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Today, Donald Trump introduced his surprise guest Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at his packed Glendale, Arizona rally. In his introduction, Trump said he would establish a new independent commission to release the remaining documents regarding the assassination of Kennedy’s uncle and former president John F. Kennedy. “Soon after I was nearly assassinated in PA last month, Bobby called me to …

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Why is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addressing Nation on Friday from Phoenix at Same Time Trump is Holding a Campaign Rally in Phoenix?

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Because multiple credible reports say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be ending his independent presidential campaign and endorsing Republican Donald Trump for President. Kennedy’s announcement is scheduled for 11AM Pacific Time. These reports also say Kennedy will be selected for a high level position in the next Trump administration such as Attorney General, a role his father had under his …

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Husband and Wife Pushback Against the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map

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Oregonians have until Sunday 5PM on August 18 to submit public comment on the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map. Did you know that Oregon State University had a lead role in developing this infamous map? https://hazardmap.forestry.oregonstate.edu Your comments must be submitted in writing via email to hazardmap@odf.oregon.gov By way of example, I want you to read comments submitted by a husband …

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9 Ways the Oregon Health Authority Spends Billions Yet “Can’t get the job done”

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The Oregon Health Authority made the news with an audit showing it wasted $80 million on behavioral health with nothing to show for the money spent.   I wonder how much is $80 million out of OHA’s total budget? A quick online search took me to the OHA’s 2023-25 budget document. The 4006-page document took a while to download despite …

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Oregonians’ Public Comments Opposing Proposed Wildfire Hazard Map Now More Impactful Than Ever

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Last Saturday, I gave a 20-minute update on the DRAFT Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map. I presented the good and bad news regarding this notorious map. (Video shown below.) Good News The good news is that we can submit written comments in opposition to this map. The deadline is August 18 at 5PM. That was the extent of the good news. …

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BREAKING: Philadelphia Mayor Accidentally Posts Video of Kamala Harris’ VP Running Mate: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

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Usually politicians release bad news Friday evening so it is forgotten by Monday. Good news is announced on Monday so that the news cycle can carry the story all week. In this case, Vice President Kamala Harris planned Monday announcement of her VP running mate was preempted by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker leaking the announcement video on Twitter/X. More Twitter …

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Good, Bad or Ugly? Oregon Ballot Measures Heading To Your November Ballot: Part 2

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Two ballot measure collected enough signatures to make it to Oregon’s November ballot. One is not so bad, but the other one is very, very bad and will make Oregon’s business reputation even uglier than it is now. Let’s take a look. Measure 118 Measure 118 “Increases highest corporate minimum taxes; distributes revenue to eligible individuals; state replaces reduced federal …

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