We're in the home stretch for stopping the Fix Our Forest Act from getting a vote in the Senate before the August recess — we just need to hold the line on this terrible bill until August 7th. Check out this toolkit for ways to take action: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #Fixourforest #oregon

Fix Our Forests Act Outreach Toolkit 2026

Fix Our Forests Act Opposition Toolkit 2026 Background: The Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471) was introduced by Arkansas Representative Bruce Westerman on 01/16/2025. It had no House committee process an...

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Oregon's Bench fire is at 60,000 acres. Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is asking for support

Fire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation had grown to more than 60,000 acres as of Wednesday morning.

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Mayor Keith Wilson cast his first-ever tie-breaking vote yesterday, shutting down an attempt by several councilors to reverse cuts to the city’s annual budget and restore several positions in parks and public safety. PLUS more of today's top stories ⬇️

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Casts First Tie-Breaker and Is Subsequently Labeled "Daddy," and Your Chance to Name a Baby Porcupine (Daddy?) - Portland Mercury

"Well, he's your daddy, not mine."

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My goal is not to create regulations for regulations' sake. The heart of this policy is that we have to get people’s bills to be lowered. It’s good for public safety, affordability, for the environment and it makes for a safer, better city and that’s why I think this policy is needed right now.

Proposal would require Portland commercial property owners to report, reduce carbon emissions - Portland Business Journal

The policy would require property owners to report and incrementally reduce the carbon emissions of commercial buildings.

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Zenith Energy is currently trying to sneak out of town by selling its dangerous facility to I Squared Capital, an international private equity firm worth $60 billion in worldwide assets. Learn more and please TAKE ACTION here: 350pdx.org/zenith7/

Federal officials framed the protections rollback as a way for states to manage wildlife without burdensome federal regulations. But experts say that almost no states have laws that allow them to prevent habitat destruction in the name of saving wildlife.

The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack

Experts say states aren't equipped to protect key areas where endangered species live after the Trump administration removed federal protections.

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This Thursday the Committee of the whole will be hearing about the transfer of a franchise agreement between Zenith Energy and I Squared Capital. Sign up to testify in person, virtually, or submit written testimony if you can’t attend! www.portland.gov/council-cler...

“We urge Portlanders to make their voices heard and tell City Council not to give away critical park resources, pre-determine the outcome of a future application, or sideline the public input that helped protect the park in the first place.” Take action: tinyurl.com/fp7now #portland #forestpark

🚨 New bomb train company coming to town & Mayor Wilson is pressuring city councilors to rubber stamp a franchise transfer while staff withhold key documents from the public. There will be a hearing next Thursday at 9:30 am at the Committee of the whole. More here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

350PDX's 5th annual Shade Equity Ride & Action Night was fabulous! Read all about it and see more photos here: 350pdx.org/2026-pedal/ 📸 Irene Tejaratchi Hess #Portland #pedalpalooza

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now, especially with dangerous temps ever more common. And thanks to PCEF, you can get a free tree. In select neighborhoods, the city will handle the planting and maintenance. More: www.oregonlive.com/environment/...

Portland offers free trees to grow shade, cut heat

Portland is offering residents free trees in hopes of expanding its tree canopy.

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Note: No one is going to stop for an unmarked vehicle without any identification. We teach people not to stop but to drive directly to the nearest police station. ICE agents seem to be the only people in the country who don't know that.

2nite! Who's joining us to chill w/community, visit with tabling climate organizations, eat pizza, & ride through areas that reveal shade inequities due to historic redlining? We'll also see what's been done to create change! 🌲❤️🌳 Lents Pk, 6:00PM. Details: 350pdx.org/event/action... 📸 Dana Schot

PNW Climate Week is July 13-19, and there are lots of events happening around Portland. Take part in workshops, panel discussions, and happy hours focused on electrification, building resilient communities and more. Check out pnwclimateweek.org to register. #PNWClimateWeek #ClimateWeek

Pacific Northwest Climate Leadership & Innovation | PNW Climate Week 2026

Experience PNW Climate Week 2026 (July 13–19) across Seattle, Vancouver, & Portland. North America’s only regional climate event driving innovation & sustainability.

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love trees! ❤️🌿 Ride w/ 350PDX Thur July 16 6PM Gather, 7 Ride Lents Park (SE 92nd & Steele) to Laurelhurst Park Celebrate young trees planted as part of PCEF (Portland Clean Energy Fund) Equitable Tree Canopy program in historically under-invested areas @350pdx.bsky.social @shift2bikes.bsky.social

Portland's Clean Energy Fund is under attack! On Monday, after a signature gathering effort plagued by controversy, the PPA has turned in more than 62,000 signatures. The initiative is likely to qualify for the November ballot. Visit handsoffpcef.com to help protect PCEF! #Portland #PCEF

Hey Friends! A reminder that on Saturday, July 11, we're co-sponsoring - along with OR Defiance Alliance and PDX DSA - a data center Bike Tour in Hillsboro. Check out details here: www.shift2bikes.org/events/14637... Let's Go! #Hillsboro #biketour #datacenter #datacenters #hillsborodatacenters

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Did you know many Data Centers are already in our backyard? Learn more on this Data Center Bike Tour Sat Jul 11 10:30am Meet, 11:30 Ride Pavilion Park Hillsboro (near Orenco MAX stop) 20-mile ride ends at another MAX station @350pdx.bsky.social @portlanddsa.bsky.social @shift2bikes.bsky.social

A Portland police-backed initiative to hire more officers using millions of dollars from the city’s climate action fund could be decided by voters in November.

Measure to divert Portland climate funds to hire more police could be headed to voters in November

Backers want to spend for more officers and better training, which they said will help with investigations and faster emergency response times.

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It’s been 5 years since deadly heat gripped Oregon. Here’s what’s changed

Funding gaps remain the biggest obstacle to helping vulnerable Oregonians survive extreme temperatures.

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Hey Friends! Join us for a data center Bike Tour in Hillsboro. Check out details here: www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve... If you can't bike the tour, let us know, we may be able to set up a car pool. Let's Go! #Portland #Hillsboro #biketour #datacenter #datacenters #hillsborodatacenters

Did you know there are a bunch of big data centers right here in the Portland area? Join us for a bike tour next weekend to learn more, see them up close, and meet other activists. 🚲⚡💪 @350pdx.bsky.social @portlanddsa.bsky.social

Please comment before 5:00pm today - July 3! The Governor's Data Center Advisory Committee needs to discuss what we know needs to happen: a statewide moratorium on new data centers. actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

Join the 350PDX Forest Defense team for our 5th annual ride focused on bringing joy, curiosity, and thoughtful attention to our urban canopy and its inequities which fall along lines of historical racism and income disparities. Details here! www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve... #Portland

Join community for an in-person presentation and discussion on the Climate & Health Standards for commercial and multifamily buildings. Participants will be broken out into smaller groups before providing conclusions and feedback to @candaceavalos.bsky.social More info in comments!

Come to the Rumble! With experts predicting a sizzling summer for Oregon after the lowest snowpack ever recorded, we continue struggling to decarbonize & put the brakes on climate-caused disasters. How do we organize to mitigate & respond effectively? Details: 350pdx.org/event/rumble... #Portland

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Join us July 9 for Rumble on the River #32 "We're not Gonna Take the Heat" Panel on: extreme heat impacts of the climate crisis + avenues to implement solutions like shade equity, outdoor worker safety, tree care and more. Doors at 5:30, event at 6:30 pm; at Dharma Rain Zen Center, Portland

Final chance to comment on the Western Oregon State Forest Management Plan!I If you want to verbally testify, you can do so before the 3:00pm meeting on Thursday, 6/25/26. Written comments are due by 11:55pm on Tuesday, 6/30/26. cascwild.org/actions/tell... #Oregon #PNW #forest #forests

Urge the Oregon Department of Forestry to Protect State Forest Habitats

Comment Now: Western Oregon Needs a Conservation-Forward State Forest Management Plan The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is asking the public for input on its draft Forest Management Plan for sta...

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Dunk on the ruling class on Wednesday June 24 from 12:30 - 5:30. Community picnic and picket. Rally against Moda Madness!

I want to hear the positions of the Portland Metro Chamber and Tom Dundon on the Moda, as part of doing my homework to prepare. (I want to hear from everyone: PCEF advocates, Blazers fans, IATSE members, etc. & most of all, D2 constituents.) Having said that: I'm not paying $350 to get lobbied.

Metro Chamber Wants Council to Reschedule Upcoming Meeting in Favor of $350 Ticketed Event - Portland Mercury

While city leaders hold a work session later this month to talk about how to renovate the sports arena where the Trail Blazers play, the team’s owner is scheduled to speak at an annual meeting held by...

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For climate and climate justice folks who live in Oregon's CD 3! @350pdx.bsky.social

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We’re coming together in Portland for a Climate Town Hall with special guest Rep. Dexter to hear directly from our community, confront what’s at stake, and build the momentum we need to win real climate action. Don't let anyone treat us as expendable! Join us June 22🌿 www.mobilize.us/climateactio...

Council is holding a work session on the proposed Moda Center renovation this Wednesday, Jun. 24 from 2-5pm at City Hall. You can attend in person or watch the live broadcast on YouTube. m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...   #CityCouncil #ModaCenter