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| Federal Policies Will Raise Oregon Energy Costs | Changes to federal policies that President Trump has made since returning to office will increase the household energy costs in Oregon — by more than in any of the 48 contiguous states (Hawaii and Alaska weren’t included) — according to a new analysis reported on by the Associated Press. [Associated Press via OPB] | - Federal policies: The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation took a look at Trump’s decisions to cancel new wind, solar, and hydrogen projects and eliminate incentives for efficient and lower-emissions vehicles — which will lead to more demand for gas and higher energy costs. In general, Trump has supported policies that favor fossil fuels, even as the war with Iran has driven gas prices higher. [Associated Press via OPB]
- The result: U.S. households will pay on average $6,500 more for energy through 2040. In five states, it will be about $9,000 more: Oregon, Mississippi, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wyoming. [Associated Press via OPB]
- Republicans say Democrats are to blame: It’s not exactly clear why Oregon will face a greater impact, but Republicans blame Democrats for raising the cost of energy. That doesn’t necessarily line up with the data. Three of the five highest-cost states are led by Republican governors, and states with high levels of wind and solar power have some of the lowest energy costs. [Associated Press via OPB]
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| | | While recycling your leftover paint is easy with PaintCare, did you know there are steps you can take to reduce paint waste in the first place? Buy the right amount, use up what you have, and when you’re done, recycle the rest at a PaintCare drop-off site near you. | |
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| What Portland's Talking About |
| Carmageddon Never Materialized | I-5 South in the Rose Quarter is reopening ahead of schedule — after just three and a half weeks. The Oregon Department of Transportation originally said the project could last up to five weeks, but mild weather helped keep the project on schedule. And many worst-case traffic scenarios never materialized as many commuters altered their usual route. [OPB] | | No Investigation of Police Chief’s Comments | Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Reed has declined to investigate Portland Police Chief Bob Day for his remarks criticizing City Councilor Mitch Green. Day put out a statement to the press that read: “I have a responsibility to say that I no longer have confidence that this Councilor is evaluating the Police Bureau reasonably and objectively.” That came after the recent unearthing of some of Green’s tweets from 2020 — including, for example, one where Green referenced “my pure hatred for the Portland police.” [Portland Mercury] | | | Fundraiser With Chicken Poop and Painting Cockroaches | After losing some grant funding, a local organization is trying unusual ways to raise $2,500. The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College typically hosts school groups looking to learn more about our ecosystem. For their latest fundraiser they’re going to have cockroaches on hand, who, the Oregonian reports, will be “lightly dipped in paint” in order to create abstract art as they walk about on canvas. Also, for $25 you’ll be able to enter a unique bingo contest — with the winner determined by where chickens poop first. [Oregonian] | | | PODCAST | Wednesday, October 7 |
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| Who Belongs in Portland Hell? | Inspired by a recent Portland subreddit post, we're discussing our city’s unspoken rules — and how we break them — to decide which one of Portland City Cast team is the biggest sinner heading straight to Portland hell. [City Cast Portland 🎧] |
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👏 Before we go, big thanks to all the new Neighbors who have stepped up to become members at $10 a month or $100 a year: Silas S., Misty W., Elana P.-G., Melissa G., Amelia P., James A., Jensine L., Ben T., Katherine E., and Shaynna H. | | A special shoutout to City Cast Neighbor Willie Levenson, who is also the former executive director of Human Access Project. Levension was on the podcast on Tuesday, talking about what Portland can learn from European cities with great swimming. He also made a pitch for why he signed up for membership. | | And that inspired Ben T. to join: | | "Willie Levenson's pitch in the episode shamed me into finally signing up for a membership after telling myself that I should for at least the past year. You all provide quality journalism and insight into what's going on in this beautiful, creative, and complicated city that I love to call home. I'm happy to support your work.” | | If this resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you to City Cast Neighbors. See you tomorrow! |
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