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Standing in solidarity with Astoria

Aerial view of Astoria and the Astoria-Megler Bridge across the wide, blue Columbia River. Astoria itself is tucked between a forested hillside and the river's shore. The densest development is near the water, on flatter ground. The forested hillsides have a smattering of homes among the trees.
Right now, this campaign needs funding to combat big-money interests that oppose the campaign. Supporters are working hard to raise $5,000 to put up yard signs, send out mailers, and knock on doors. And you can be a part of this effort.

How Sisters, Oregon, is preparing for a wildfire resilient future

Three pointed, glaciated mountains rise above a flat plain with grass, sagebrush, and some Ponderosa pines
Throughout our Wildfire Wednesday series, we have explored the various actions that individual Oregonians and communities can take to be more wildfire prepared and to reduce the risk of wildfire occurring in their own community. Today, you get to see a concrete example taking place in Central Oregon.

VICTORY: Another LUBA remand in Yamhill County

Aerial view of mansion-sized boutique hotels on farmland
For the second time, LUBA remanded an application in Yamhill County for a conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast facility as a home occupation in a farm dwelling on exclusive farm use zoned land.

Build your Oregon legacy this Make a Will Month

Purple lupine and yellow, sunflower-like balsam root bloom along the cliffs of Rowena Crest and Tom McCall Preserve
Thanks to FreeWill’s easy-to-use tools, I was able to stay focused on what I value and breeze through the paperwork necessary to make my vision a reality. In total, this process took only 20 minutes. Here’s how you can build your legacy, too.

The public health impacts of wildfire smoke

A person walking in a thickly hazy, orange-hued cityscape (Portland Oregon downtown)
Each wildfire season, wildfire smoke impacts communities throughout Oregon for days and weeks at a time each. The frequency and unpredictability of wildfire smoke means agencies and communities need to be prepared to respond quickly to smoke impacts.

Supporting communities impacted by wildfire

Layered, forested hills that are increasingly obscured by thick haze as they recede into the distance
This Wildfire Wednesday, we’ll get right to the point: Oregonians are facing severe wildfires of historic proportions. In true Oregon spirit, let’s show up for our neighbors at this critical time.