Metro is the regional government of the greater Portland region. It is tasked with managing regional issues like transportation, land use, and public parks. Metro’s Regional Mobility Policy guides the region’s transportation investments toward its goals—directing investments in roads, bridges, bike lanes, light rail, and more. One of Metro’s proposed policies for 2023 is the […]
Climate fear-mongering, eco-anxiety counseling and a rocky road to Third World status Ever since the Biden administration promised to eliminate fossil fuels, climate activists have combined their quest to use the government to control society with creating a collective group possessed by illusions and excessive fears that climate change is destroying Planet Earth. This Climatism […]
When I was young, I liked TV shows about cowboys. I wore my six guns so often that one of Dad’s friends nicknamed me “Tex” (He called me that until he passed away). If you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said, “A cowboy.” I liked Gunsmoke, […]
Keeper talks, activities and splashy fun will highlight world’s largest land mammals PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is throwing an elephant-sized celebration Aug. 12. World Elephant Day at the zoo, presented by Banfield Pet Hospital, will feature keeper talks, training demonstrations, some elephant swim time, and an extra-large super soaker that turns the south habitat […]
We’ve been here before, and we’ll be here again, and again, and again. Look into your vaccine exemption rights in your state. We fought to keep your rights to choose. You might want to understand. It seems every few years when the peak of the normal cycling of measles cases comes in, those who profit […]
After a devastating storm or fire, the person interviewed often says something to the effect, “We’ll build back better. We’ll be stronger than we were before.” I know they are trying to bring comfort and hope to the people, but there is no mention of relying on God’s help. It sounds a lot like the […]
If it passes, pro-family citizens objecting to the LGBTQ agenda will be criminalized. NOTE: An earlier version of this article appeared in American Thinker. The LGBT movement – backed by Corporate America – is out to criminalize all dissent from its noxious radical agenda. Are conservatives prepared for that fight? [Photo: RunWithPride] It’s back! The […]
Conservationists transport Oregon silverspots to coastal mountain range Oregon Zoo butterfly specialists and their conservation partners said goodbye to thousands of the zoo’s tiniest residents last week. They were releasing Oregon silverspot larvae at select sites in the coastal mountain range in an effort to save this beautiful Northwest species. The 2,172 rare insects marked […]
In June, the elected Auditor for Metro published a report showing that the agency misled voters when it promised that funds raised from the $475 million bond measure approved in 2019 would be used to make Metro’s nature parks more accessible to the public. It’s nice to see this concern validated by the Auditor, but […]
It’s been another eye-opening, shocking week in Oregon. From a 48-hour, record-setting drag queen marathon, to Governor Kotek’s signing one of the most controversial bills ever into law. Oregon is another example of government gone wild. Give ‘em an inch and they think they are rulers! It’s gotta STOP! The American culture is under attack. […]