Old fight rekindled between environmentalists and loggers over Trump executive order on timber. President’s executive order seeks 25% increase in timber production on federal lands. Hey all you treehuggin’ earthfirsters! I’m gonna tell you what I told you back in the ‘90s.  If you run outta toilet paper ‘cause you stopped all the loggers, use a spotted owl to wipe your ass.

From Oregon Senator Kim Thatcher’s newsletter:

Oregon’s national rankings in key areas reveal a troubling trend—one that underscores the urgency of my push for accountability, fiscal restraint, and smarter governance: The numbers don’t lie, and they tell a troubling story about priorities in Salem:

• Education– 48th
• Mental Health Services – 50th
• Business Climate – Bottom 10 (7th worst state for business according to OBI)
• Tax Burden – Among the top 10 highest in the nation
• Cost of Living – Significantly above the national average
• Median rent: $1,808 (vs. national median of $1,529)
• Median home price: $513,000 (vs. U.S. median of $436,000)
• Gas Prices – 4th highest in the nation at $4.12 per gallon
• Population Growth – Declining, with more residents leaving than moving in
• Regulatory Environment – Among the most restrictive for small businesses
• Food Costs – Higher than average for groceries and dining
• ODOT Performance – Struggling with inefficiency and accountability issues

These numbers aren’t just statistics—they reflect the real experiences of Oregonians and the urgent need for policy change. Oregon’s national rankings in key areas paint a sobering picture of where we stand—and where we must improve:

The comfortably entrenched Democratic leadership continues to grow government instead of making Oregon livable for the regular people. We should be focusing on fixing these problems, not raising taxes to fund more bureaucracy.

Former Minnesota Viking player Jack Brewer slams ‘Pathetic’ Tim Walz for state’s decline following lawmaker assassination. Folks, I don’t know howta break it to ya, but this is the kinda thing that happens when Democrats elect OTHER Democrats, ESPECIALLY a dumbass like this guy.

Israel says Iran’s air force leadership fell for the bait — and took them out. Remember the exploding pagers that took out the Hezbollah commanders? I don’t care what you say, Massod’s got their shit together.

Republican senators roll out DOGE budget proposals for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Disqualifying people earning more than $1 million per year, along with politicians who lose their jobs from obtaining any unemployment support. I certainly hope this gets some traction. Giving someone worth a million dollars or more, some of my tax dollars, because they lost their job, is insane, and precisely what DOGE is all about.

When media says Trump can’t use Guard w/o Governor — show’m this photo. Hey Democrats and your leftstream media buddies! Put it where the sun don’t shine!

Ending California’s EPA power-grab will jump-start American auto and RV manufacturing. This win is another step toward rebuilding American manufacturing strength. Hey Oregon Democrats! Are you payin’ attention? You were in such a hurry to follow California down the rabbit hole, NOW what’re you gonna do that Congressional Review Act has repealed the EPA waivers, and slammed the door shut on your treehuggin’ ass?

Chambers Bridge Roadwork. I suffer through the inconvenience of this snail-pace project daily. As long as the City of Eugene is content to continue payment for an incompetent contractor in the face of their apparent ineptitude, I vote for them to require the presence of EPD at the lane closure to hand out tickets to all the idiots that don’t seem to be able to follow multiple directional signs and readerboards requiring them to merge left. Instead of doing what they’re supposed to, these assholes drive past numerous signs telling them to get over until the last minute, which requires the people that obey the law and are equipped with even a moderate amount of common sense, to slow down and let the lawbreaker cut in line.

Anti-ICE riot funding investigated after ‘numerous high budget requests’ for paid agitators were reported. And now for the REST of the story. The reason Numbnuts Newsom didn’t want to mobilize his National Guard against the anti-ICE protesters was that those same protesters were paid for by his people.