Anyone going to Central Oregon for the eclipse Saturday morning at 9 AM? [https://skyandtelescope.org/press-releases/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-comes-to-the-americas-on-october-14th/](https://skyandte
Anyone going to Central Oregon for the eclipse Saturday morning at 9 AM? https://skyandtelescope.org/press-releases/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-comes-to-the-americas-on-october-14th/ #pnw #oregon #pdx #portland
Next Saturday morning, around 9 AM, a "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse passes through central and southern Oregon
"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse Comes to the Americas on October 14th
https://skyandtelescope.org/press-releases/ring-of-fire-solar-eclipse-comes-to-the-americas-on-october-14th/
A solar eclipse will soon grace the skies over the Americas. On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Moon will cross in front of the Sun, covering at most 90% of it — the remaining 10% will appear as a blazing “ring of fire” around the Moon’s black silhouette.
Jo Ann Hardesty accepts $680,000 to settle leak lawsuit against Portland Police union, 2 officers
Jo Ann Hardesty accepts $680,000 to settle leak lawsuit against Portland Police union, 2 officers
https://www.opb.org/article/2023/09/21/jo-ann-hardesty-portlant-politics-oregon-lawsuit-hit-and-run-police-racism/
Former Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty has accepted $680,000 to settle a lawsuit against the police union and two officers for sharing information that falsely implicated her of committing a hit-and-run.
100% of sampled MAX trains test positive for low levels of meth
https://www.kptv.com/2023/09/07/98-trimet-surfaces-test-positive-low-levels-meth/
According to a study by the University of Washington, 100% of sampled surfaces on TriMet light rails tested positive for low levels of meth.
Portland Police Bureau officer admits traffic enforcement messaging was politically motivated
https://bikeportland.org/2023/08/08/portland-police-bureau-officer-admits-no-traffic-enforcement-messaging-was-politically-motivated-377939
Voodoo practitioners, preservationists riled by plans for Voodoo Doughnut store in French Quarter
https://www.nola.com/news/business/voodoo-practicioners-preservationists-riled-by-plans-for-voodoo-doughnut-store-in-french-quarter/article_0a49a1d6-21be-11ee-972d-7bea7a4a5ada.html
Oregon voters will soon get to decide whether to adopt ranked choice voting statewide
Oregon voters will soon get to decide whether to adopt ranked choice voting statewide
https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2023/06/oregon-voters-will-soon-get-to-decide-whether-to-adopt-ranked-choice-voting-statewide.html
A victory for the RCV campaign in November 2024 would be a significant breakthrough for voting justice, as it would liberate voters in Oregon from being required to vote for just one candidate.
Guest essay: A plan for a ‘#passoire’-filled #Portland - #cycling #bicycle #biking #urbanism #culdesac #pdx #cityPlanning
Guest essay: A plan for a 'passoire'-filled Portland
https://bikeportland.org/2023/06/21/guest-essay-a-plan-for-a-passoire-filled-portland-376392
A seductive concept inspired by the simple strainer.
Massive hack of Oregon DMV system puts estimated 3.5 million driver license and ID card info at risk
Massive hack of Oregon DMV system puts estimated 3.5 million driver license and ID card info at risk, officials say
https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2023/06/massive-hack-of-oregon-dmv-system-puts-estimated-35-million-driver-license-and-id-card-info-at-risk-officials-say.html
The Oregonian/OregonLive first made inquiries about the security breach on Wednesday; DMV officials did not respond until Thursday.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill increasing penalties for street racing
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill increasing penalties for street racing
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2023/06/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-signs-bill-increasing-penalties-for-street-racing.html?outputType=amp
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law Tuesday that will increase punishments for people caught street racing in the state, the latest effort by lawmakers to crack down on dangerous and sometimes deadly street takeovers that have snarled city streets for years.
