environmental issues

Gillnet Ban Organizers Drop Ballot Measure

By Jim McCoy Mon 10th September News environmental issues fishing

The proponents of a ballot measure that would ban gillnet fishing on the Columbia River say they're dropping their effort and will support a compromise sought by Oregon Gov.Read More »

Six Capitol Protestors Arrested

By Jim McCoy Tue 26th June News environmental issues Oregon news

Six people have been arrested in a demonstration at the Oregon state Capitol.

Two of the demonstrators climbed flag poles Monday and attached homemade banners protesting plans to increase logging on state land.
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Capitol Demonstrators Protest Land Board Decision on Logging

By Jim McCoy Mon 25th June News environmental issues logging Oregon State Land Board

Demonstrators protesting plans to increase logging on state land have invaded the Oregon Capitol.

A handful of demonstrators chained themselves together Monday in the offices of State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and Secretary of State Kate Brown. About two dozen others sang songs, chanted and marched through the Capitol.
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