Huhtala announces candidacy for Oregon House
August 9, 2009
Contact Peter Huhtala (503) 468-8038
(Astoria, Oregon) Peter Huhtala announced today his
intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Oregon
House of Representatives District 31. Another Democrat –
Brad Witt, now holds this seat.
“I believe that I’m in touch with the values of the great
majority of the people of our district,” said Huhtala. “We
want and deserve good jobs, affordable health care, high
quality education, and a healthy environment.
“I have a vision for the future of this state. Oregon can
become a leader in renewable energy, green technology and
energy efficiency. We have the unprecedented opportunity
to create hundreds of thousands of solid jobs that build
our energy independence and confront global warming. Many
Oregonians share this vision.
“Unfortunately, Mr. Witt has been aiding and abetting LNG
speculators with their plans to bring foreign fossil fuels
to Oregon for shipment through massive pipelines to
California. This is intolerable.”
Huhtala cited Witt’s sponsorship of HR-3058 as catering to
the LNG industry. HR-3058 would streamline the permitting
process for pipelines that serve LNG terminals. “Mr. Witt
is serving those who would cause harm to our rivers and
forests, and damage our fishing, tourism and farming
industries. He’s lost connection with the people of his
this region.”
“If Mr. Witt decides to try for another term I’ll be ready
with a choice,” said Huhtala. “My choice is to reject
exploitation and to embrace healthy appropriate economic
growth. My choice is to listen to my constituents. Now is
the time when we earn the praise of future generations for
the quality of life that they inherit.”
Peter Huhtala is Executive Director of Columbia River
Business Alliance and owner of Ocean Rose Music. Formerly
he was the director of governmental relations for Pacific
Marine Conservation Council. He is a native of Astoria.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
Oregon LNG Supporters Tap Into Oregon Legislature
Supporters of LNG build a pipeline to Oregon lawmakers
By Ted Sickinger - The Oregonian
Sunday June 07, 2009, 9:48 PM
Of all the energy issues circulating through the Oregon Legislature, none is more acrimonious than proposals to build new terminals and pipelines to import liquefied natural gas.
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By Ted Sickinger - The Oregonian
Sunday June 07, 2009, 9:48 PM
Of all the energy issues circulating through the Oregon Legislature, none is more acrimonious than proposals to build new terminals and pipelines to import liquefied natural gas.
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Unions: Oregon State Workers March For Money?
KOIN Local6.com
State employees marched through Portland Sunday, trying to raise awareness and support in their fight against budget cuts.
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State employees marched through Portland Sunday, trying to raise awareness and support in their fight against budget cuts.
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Obama's Cairo Speech
From:NPR.org, June 4, 2009 ·
President Obama addresses Muslims around the world in a speech at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. Here, his remarks as provided by the Office of the White House press secretary.
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President Obama addresses Muslims around the world in a speech at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. Here, his remarks as provided by the Office of the White House press secretary.
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"Crunchberries" Is Not A Real Fruit!: The World Has Gone Insane!
Crunchberries Buyer Should Have Known Cereal had No Real Fruit, Court Says
By Ray Stern in Laugh Track, News
Tuesday, Jun. 2 2009 @ 3:52PM
A California woman sued Pepsi after finding out that Crunchberries contained no real fruit, but a judge ruled any reasonable person could have figured that out.
You Gotta Read This
Monday, June 01, 2009
GM Bankruptcy; Now, Let Me Get This Straight
Okay, so GM is bankrupt and now the US Guhment's going to fork over $30 Billion to the same mangement that broke it to fix it?
Hope?
Change?
Those were the catchwords during the last election brought these people to power?
I just don't get it.
And this is what my grandchildren have in store for their future and life quality
Hope?
Change?
Those were the catchwords during the last election brought these people to power?
I just don't get it.
And this is what my grandchildren have in store for their future and life quality
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tax Code Changes To The Benefit Of Small Businesses
From Statesman Journal
Kurt Schrader • May 31, 2009
Small businesses are the backbone of Oregon's economy as they provide jobs for 57 percent of employed Oregonians. They are also the first to suffer when the economy turns sour.
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Kurt Schrader • May 31, 2009
Small businesses are the backbone of Oregon's economy as they provide jobs for 57 percent of employed Oregonians. They are also the first to suffer when the economy turns sour.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
From Daily Astorian: Sanders Quits Astoria Port Commission!!
Sanders Quits Port!!!
5/28/2009 11:35:00 AM
By CASSANDRA PROFITA - The Daily Astorian
Kathy Sanders resigned from her seat on the Port of Astoria Commission Thursday morning.
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5/28/2009 11:35:00 AM
By CASSANDRA PROFITA - The Daily Astorian
Kathy Sanders resigned from her seat on the Port of Astoria Commission Thursday morning.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Portland Rising Tide To Mobilize Against LNG At Northwest Natural Gas Shareholders Meeting At Portland Convention Center
Portland Rising Tide to call out NW Natural for their nasty plan to import more foreign fossil fuels.
We are calling for a mass 'Bike-Icane'(think bike-hurricane) to descend upon the Annual NW Natural Shareholders Meeting & give them a taste of climate change justice.
WHERE: Meet up at Holladay Park ( NE 11th and Holladay) with your bike! Get yer No LNG spoke card!
WHEN: Thursday May 28th @ 12:30pm sharpWHAT: Form a bike contingent to join the anti-LNG rally and participate insome fun civil disobedience!
People from across the state are converging on the Oregon ConventionCenter this Thursday to call out NW natural during their annualshareholder's meeting.
NW Natural's proposed LNG (liquefied naturalgas) pipeline will cross hundreds of rivers and streams, result inthousands of acres of clear cuts through public lands, push farmers andland owners off of their property using imminent domain, and ravage thenatural beauty of our home.
These pipelines would carry twice theamount of natural gas that all of Oregon uses and connect to a pipelinethat goes directly to California. In addition NW Natural will be able to hand the costs onto customers resulting in higher gas bills for all of us!
To add insult to injury they, NWNG, are claiming that LNG is the new "GreenBridge Fuel" to a renewable future.
This couldn't be farther from the truth!
In fact the entire process of extracting, transporting, and processing Natural Gas nearly equals the carbon emissions of coal!
We don't need more fossil fuel infrastructure. What we need is realsolutions to climate change now!
Bikers both short and tall, come one come all!! Show your pedal-powered support for REAL solutions to climate change!BRING YOUR BIKE & GET A FREE SPOKE CARD!
portland@risingtidenorthamerica.org
http://www.portlandrisingtide.org/
We are calling for a mass 'Bike-Icane'(think bike-hurricane) to descend upon the Annual NW Natural Shareholders Meeting & give them a taste of climate change justice.
WHERE: Meet up at Holladay Park ( NE 11th and Holladay) with your bike! Get yer No LNG spoke card!
WHEN: Thursday May 28th @ 12:30pm sharpWHAT: Form a bike contingent to join the anti-LNG rally and participate insome fun civil disobedience!
People from across the state are converging on the Oregon ConventionCenter this Thursday to call out NW natural during their annualshareholder's meeting.
NW Natural's proposed LNG (liquefied naturalgas) pipeline will cross hundreds of rivers and streams, result inthousands of acres of clear cuts through public lands, push farmers andland owners off of their property using imminent domain, and ravage thenatural beauty of our home.
These pipelines would carry twice theamount of natural gas that all of Oregon uses and connect to a pipelinethat goes directly to California. In addition NW Natural will be able to hand the costs onto customers resulting in higher gas bills for all of us!
To add insult to injury they, NWNG, are claiming that LNG is the new "GreenBridge Fuel" to a renewable future.
This couldn't be farther from the truth!
In fact the entire process of extracting, transporting, and processing Natural Gas nearly equals the carbon emissions of coal!
We don't need more fossil fuel infrastructure. What we need is realsolutions to climate change now!
Bikers both short and tall, come one come all!! Show your pedal-powered support for REAL solutions to climate change!BRING YOUR BIKE & GET A FREE SPOKE CARD!
portland@risingtidenorthamerica.org
http://www.portlandrisingtide.org/
Monday, May 25, 2009
Online Magazine Attempts To Be Test Bed For Future Media
May 24, 1:59 PM EDT
Online magazine tries to be a lab for media future
By ANDREW VANACORE - AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Web edition of a cover story from Fortune this spring took a sharp turn from what you might expect at a 79-year-old magazine.
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Online magazine tries to be a lab for media future
By ANDREW VANACORE - AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Web edition of a cover story from Fortune this spring took a sharp turn from what you might expect at a 79-year-old magazine.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Obama To Restore Salmon Fund
Obama Administration Restores Salmon Fund
BY ROB MANNING - OPB News.
Portland, OR
May 22, 2009 4:06 p.m.
The Obama Administration has reversed course and decided to restore funding for a widely supported salmon program. Rob Manning reports.
The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund helps salmon and steelhead efforts from Alaska to California to Idaho.
When western tribal and congressional representatives learned of plans to zero-out that fund, they immediately complained.
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BY ROB MANNING - OPB News.
Portland, OR
May 22, 2009 4:06 p.m.
The Obama Administration has reversed course and decided to restore funding for a widely supported salmon program. Rob Manning reports.
The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund helps salmon and steelhead efforts from Alaska to California to Idaho.
When western tribal and congressional representatives learned of plans to zero-out that fund, they immediately complained.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
KGW News: Northwest Natural To Dish Out Rebates!
Northwest Natural customers to get rebate
02:20 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By AP and kgw.com Staff
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The state Public Utilities Commission says Northwest Natural Gas customers will get a one-time refund that will reduce their rates by 3.4 percent on June 1.
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02:20 PM PDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By AP and kgw.com Staff
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The state Public Utilities Commission says Northwest Natural Gas customers will get a one-time refund that will reduce their rates by 3.4 percent on June 1.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Dr. Jerry Havens To Speak On: “Public Safety Implications of LNG Import Terminals.” Thursday May 21, 2009 At The Red Building, 7:00PM
----- Original Message -----
From: Cheryl & Ted
To: lower_columbia@lists.onenw.org
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 12:50 AM
Subject: [lower_columbia] Dr. Havens speaking on THURSDAY
What does it mean to have LNG tankers on our river and terminals in our communities?
Please join us for a special event hosted by Roger Rocka, former Director of Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and Jim Scheller, Chair of Warrenton Trails Association.
Special guest speaker is Dr. Jerry Havens, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. His topic is:
“Public Safety Implications of LNG Import Terminals.”
Thursday, May 21st
7:00 pm
the Loft in the Red Building, Astoria
(turn off Marine Drive toward the river at the light by Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Dr. Havens is not for or against liquefied natural gas development. “My goal is to bring good science to the table in these matters, so that decisions regarding public safety are fairly and accurately deliberated.”
Bret VandenHeuvel, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper will give an update on the LNG terminals and pipelines proposed for the Columbia River.
There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentations.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your neighbors, bring your friends. This special evening will include refreshments and music by Ned Heavenrich, Dan Palenski and Larry Moore.
Sponsored by:
Columbia Pacific Common Sense
Columbia Riverkeeper
Cannery Pier Hotel
Columbia River Business Alliance
Hipfish
Northwest Property Rights Coalition
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Dr. Jerry Havens
Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Professor Havens holds the Maurice E. Barker Endowed Chair in Chemical Process Safety and the Environmental Fate of Pollutants at the University of Arkansas. He is recognized internationally for his expertise in atmospheric dispersion of hazardous chemicals and fire/explosion phenomena. The DEGADIS and FEM3A atmospheric dispersion models developed and or validated by Dr. Havens and his associates at the University’s Chemical Hazards Research Center are specified for use in LNG plant siting applications in the United States.
From: Cheryl & Ted
To: lower_columbia@lists.onenw.org
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 12:50 AM
Subject: [lower_columbia] Dr. Havens speaking on THURSDAY
What does it mean to have LNG tankers on our river and terminals in our communities?
Please join us for a special event hosted by Roger Rocka, former Director of Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and Jim Scheller, Chair of Warrenton Trails Association.
Special guest speaker is Dr. Jerry Havens, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. His topic is:
“Public Safety Implications of LNG Import Terminals.”
Thursday, May 21st
7:00 pm
the Loft in the Red Building, Astoria
(turn off Marine Drive toward the river at the light by Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Dr. Havens is not for or against liquefied natural gas development. “My goal is to bring good science to the table in these matters, so that decisions regarding public safety are fairly and accurately deliberated.”
Bret VandenHeuvel, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper will give an update on the LNG terminals and pipelines proposed for the Columbia River.
There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentations.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your neighbors, bring your friends. This special evening will include refreshments and music by Ned Heavenrich, Dan Palenski and Larry Moore.
Sponsored by:
Columbia Pacific Common Sense
Columbia Riverkeeper
Cannery Pier Hotel
Columbia River Business Alliance
Hipfish
Northwest Property Rights Coalition
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Dr. Jerry Havens
Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Professor Havens holds the Maurice E. Barker Endowed Chair in Chemical Process Safety and the Environmental Fate of Pollutants at the University of Arkansas. He is recognized internationally for his expertise in atmospheric dispersion of hazardous chemicals and fire/explosion phenomena. The DEGADIS and FEM3A atmospheric dispersion models developed and or validated by Dr. Havens and his associates at the University’s Chemical Hazards Research Center are specified for use in LNG plant siting applications in the United States.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Oregon Bill Targets "Truth In Music" For Tribute Bands
Oregon bill targets "Truth in Music" for tribute bands
By Michelle Cole - The Oregonian
Thursday May 14, 2009, 7:51 PM
SALEM -- You've shelled out $100 for two concert tickets, but it's worth it. You're going to hear the Drifters sing: "If loving you is wrong. ..."
Then the show starts. Hey, none of these guys was alive when that song came out. That ain't the Drifters.
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By Michelle Cole - The Oregonian
Thursday May 14, 2009, 7:51 PM
SALEM -- You've shelled out $100 for two concert tickets, but it's worth it. You're going to hear the Drifters sing: "If loving you is wrong. ..."
Then the show starts. Hey, none of these guys was alive when that song came out. That ain't the Drifters.
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From Our Straw Poll: Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
Poll question: Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
Yes
62 (79%)
No
16 (20%)
Votes so far: 78 Poll closed
Yes
62 (79%)
No
16 (20%)
Votes so far: 78 Poll closed
Anti-LNG Forces Appeal To Oregon Public Utilities Commission To Investigate Relationships Of Energy Speculators And Developers
Contact the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
Demand a thorough investigation about the LNG companies.
Read Paul Sansone's letter for more information.
From: Paul Sansone
Subject: ACTION ALERT: Join our Formal complaint to the Oregon PUC about Palomar, Bradwood, and NW Natural Dear Concerned Citizens:
Today the Columbia Riverkeeper, Sansone & Associates, and Olivia Schmidt filed a formal complaint and request for an investigation into the relationship between LNG proposals, pipeline proposals, and Northwest Natural.
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Demand a thorough investigation about the LNG companies.
Read Paul Sansone's letter for more information.
From: Paul Sansone
Subject: ACTION ALERT: Join our Formal complaint to the Oregon PUC about Palomar, Bradwood, and NW Natural Dear Concerned Citizens:
Today the Columbia Riverkeeper, Sansone & Associates, and Olivia Schmidt filed a formal complaint and request for an investigation into the relationship between LNG proposals, pipeline proposals, and Northwest Natural.
Read Full Details
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Nike To Cut 500 Oregon Headquarters Jobs!!
Nike to cut 500 jobs at Oregon headquarters
01:59 PM PDT on Thursday, May 14, 2009
By Kgw.com and AP Staff
Nike
The Nike campus in Beaverton.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Nike says it will cut about 1,750 jobs worldwide. That represents 5 percent of the global work force at the shoe and apparel company.
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01:59 PM PDT on Thursday, May 14, 2009
By Kgw.com and AP Staff
Nike
The Nike campus in Beaverton.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Nike says it will cut about 1,750 jobs worldwide. That represents 5 percent of the global work force at the shoe and apparel company.
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U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Tour Nations' First Commercial Hydrokinetic(River Current Generator) Energy Project
Posted : Fri, 08 May 2009 19:13:02 GMT
Author : Hydro Green Energy, LLC
Category : Press Release
HOUSTON, May 8 TX-Hydro-Green-Energy
HOUSTON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Brigadier General Michael J. Walsh, Commander of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mississippi Valley
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Author : Hydro Green Energy, LLC
Category : Press Release
HOUSTON, May 8 TX-Hydro-Green-Energy
HOUSTON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Brigadier General Michael J. Walsh, Commander of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mississippi Valley
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