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HJM 15 – Comments on the feasibility study for revealing Celilo Falls
April 13, 2015 From: The Friends of Celilo Falls To: State Representative Brian Clem, Committee ChairHouse Committee on Rural Communities, Land Use and WaterOregon State CapitolBy email RE: HJM 15 Celilo Falls feasibility study Dear Chair Clem and Members … Continue reading
Crude Oil Trains Threaten the Columbia River Gorge
by Sean Aaron Cruz Portland, Oregon– Crude oil trains are passing within 100 feet of both banks of the Columbia River at Celilo/Wishram. See video link below: BNSF runs its bomb trains on the Washington side, Union Pacific runs its … Continue reading
Columbia River Gorge Commission calls for moratorium on coal and oil shipments
“…Unacceptable risks…” Celilo Falls The Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) issued a landmark resolution opposing coal and oil transport through the National Scenic Area “by any means and from any source.” The Commission unanimously agreed that “coal and oil transport … Continue reading
The Friends of Celilo Falls supports Columbia River Gorge Commission’s moratorium on coal and crude oil
The Friends of Celilo Falls joined the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and other opponents of crude oil and coal shipments through the Gorge in testimony today before the Columbia River Gorge Commission. In addition to providing the statement below, we … Continue reading
Jim Pepper’s Powwow documentary in Portland May 22
Pepper’s Powwow Sandra Osawa’s award-winning documentary on the life and music of Jim Pepper (Kaw/Creek) 1941-1992 and video highlights of Jim PepperFest 2013 Thursday May 22 at Rosewood Initiative Community Center “A captivating look at the life of Native American … Continue reading
Jim PepperFest 2014: The Rosewood Initiative Series
The Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival will produce a series of monthly events at The Rosewood Initiative, 16126 SE Stark Street in Portland, beginning the evening of April 13, 2014, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission will be free to … Continue reading
Jim PepperFest fires OCHC fiscal sponsor!
We have fired the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission, for these reasons: RE: Notice of termination of 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor February 5, 2014 To: David Milholland, President Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission (OCHC) POB 3588 Portland, OR 97208 CC by email RE: notice … Continue reading
Statement to Portland City Council on predatory towing
My testimony before Portland City Council on predatory towing is up on the City website, beginning at about 4:00. The Council met on November 27. Both Mayor Hales and Commissioner Fish promised robust follow-up…. http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=49508&a=472694 I told them this: “…Portland’s … Continue reading
On predatory towing: testimony for Portland City Council
November 27, 2013 Testimony for City Council re PPI towing abuses/failure to enforce ORS Mayor Hales and Members of the City Council: My name is Sean Aaron Cruz. I served as Senator Avel Gordly’s legislative staff for six years and … Continue reading
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