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OHA to Test Wastewater
CDC indicates there is a low probability of finding data

Oregon Health Authority has announced the launch of a statewide COVID-19 wastewater monitoring project to study the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in more than 40 small-to-medium-sized communities around the state. Most of the project will be carried out by Oregon State University researchers, which will include weekly wastewater testing over the next 30 months. Projected to enable epidemiologists to better understand the circulation of COVID-19 in some of Oregon’s communities, and used as an “early warning” system to tell if COVID-19 is spreading silently in communities.

“This program holds promise to help us monitor COVID-19 in our communities,” said Melissa Sutton MD, MPH, Medical Director for Respiratory Viral Pathogens at OHA and a principal investigator for the wastewater study. “We look forward to our partnership with local communities and researchers. Together we hope to better understand the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon.”

Funding for this program comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, CDC states on their website that the data of ribonucleic acid (RNA) from the virus that causes COVID-19 found in untreated wastewater, is limited. “There is little evidence of infectious virus in wastewater, and no information to date that anyone has become sick with COVID-19 because of exposure to wastewater.”

“Septic (i.e., onsite wastewater) systems and community wastewater systems play important roles in sanitation and disease prevention by removing harmful viruses, bacteria, and parasites.”

“There is no evidence showing anyone has gotten COVID-19 through drinking water, recreational water, or wastewater. The risk of COVID-19 transmission through water is expected to be low.”

Michigan performed a three-month pilot on wastewater testing. Scientists watch for upticks in the amount of virus in the waste, and can alert local health departments to head-off a potential surge.

At the University of Arizona, similar testing allowed the university to figure out not only which dorm coronavirus cases were coming from, but the two students that were positive.

CDC indicates there is a low probability of finding data, so why are they funding such projects and what is Oregon’s reason for targeting small to medium size communities? Does OHA have the authority to create trigger points for more shutdowns in defenseless communities without their consent?


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2020-09-17 09:04:57



Oregon Freedom Rally to be Held
Medical Freedom is sponsoring the event

Uniting under the banner of medical freedom, a Freedom Rally is being held September 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 in Salem. Among a full list of slated speakers is Oregon State Senator Dallas Heard.

Heard was recently featured in National File, after asking a very simple question in a committee hearing, to which he's a legislative member of. When Heard asked Portland Police Chief who was responsible for the violence and destruction in downtown Portland, the meeting was quickly gaveled to a close, and the question labeled dangerous.

Heard is also on record calling out the closure of the State Capitol to the public, during special session, as a grave concern to our Republic. He has championed transparency, and accountability, during a dark time in Oregon's history, after losing public records czar Ginger McCall to intimidation from the Governor's office. Heard is a great asset to his district, and an advocate for freedom.

He said, "Freedom or tyranny are the choices we face and the contrast between the two major parties has never been more defined. I am excited to join thousands of Oregonians in Salem to show Kate Brown and the radical left that we will not go quietly into the night. Freedom is not going away and it's because you and I are here to push back against the darkness that has boldly removed its mask over the past year. This is not just another rally. This is about uniting and organizing under one effort to turnout the vote of freedom this November. Alone we are nothing, united we are the force of freedom and light! Be the light!"

The event will host some of Oregon's most prominent lawmakers, along with issue-based advocacy groups, who are joining forces going into the 2021 long session. Last long session, the State came together and was able to defeat several radical, draconian bills. It's only through a unified front, with very clear objectives, that the grassroots believe they'll find another victory for freedom in this battleground State. Over 30 years of one-party rule is now coming to a head, freedom lovers must ensure balance, or accept defeat to radical progressivism, and communism.

State agencies continue to take, and tax from suffering Oregonians. Some who have recently lost everything to Covid-19, and devastating fires brought on by terrifying forest mismanagement, that values politics over people. Many will soon find that they're unable to rebuild due to new zoning restrictions against single family dwellings. Others will be forced to grapple with the fact that there's simply no budget for victims, as the entire budget was recently shifted and re-appropriated to urban areas, in last month's special session.

Many have become increasingly frustrated, and disillusioned with Oregon's Democratic party, Kate Brown in particular has drawn public criticism and ire. The Oregon Republican Party has reported a huge increase in voter registration, as people are becoming increasingly aware of the issues. Medical Freedom is an issue that is truly bipartisan in reach, yet upheld by the minority party only, as vaccine mandates continue to be pushed on a party line vote. It remains unclear how Trump's rushed Covid-19 vaccine will fit into this, increasingly politicized issue. The love of freedom, without fear of government intrusion, should not be partisan, but heralded by all. Tiffany Galloway, an organizer of the event states "We welcome all to attend, we're here to show support for those who care enough about our freedom to uphold it in the legislature. For us, this isn't about one party over another, it's about the ability to think for ourselves, and make decisions based upon what is right for us as individuals. Individualized medical care, in particular, is the basis for a free and just society. There's a very good reason why bodily autonomy was agreed to in the Nuremberg treaty, the doctor patient relationship is sacred".

You can find out more information about the event on Facebook.

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--Breeauna Sagdal

Post Date: 2020-09-17 08:51:55Last Update: 2020-09-17 09:04:57



Shutdown Ruled Unconstitutional
Pennsylvania judge strikes down lockdown based on 1st and 14th amendments

Federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Monday that the Pennsylvania Governor’s lockdown orders are unconstitutional, violating both the First and 14th Amendments. The lawsuit argued that Governor Tom Wolf’s orders implemented with state Health Secretary Rachel Levine to shut down businesses violated constitutional liberties.

The 66-page ruling by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman IV strict down an order limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to 25 and 250 people violating “the right of assembly enshrined in the First Amendment.” The stay-home order and mandatory closure of non-essential businesses infringed on citizen freedoms and discriminated based upon arbitrary “life sustaining” and “non-life sustaining” standards breaching the 14th Amendment protections.

The Judge concluded that good intentions in an emergency does not unfetter government’s authority. “The liberties protected by the Constitution are not fair-weather freedoms—in place when times are good but able to be case aside in times of trouble. There is no question that this Country has faced, and will face, emergencies of every sort. But the solution to a national crisis can never be permitted to supersede the commitment to individual liberty that stands as the foundation of the American experiment. The Constitution cannot accept the concept of a “new normal” where the basic liberties of the people can be subordinated to open-ended emergency mitigation measures. Rather, the Constitution sets certain lines that may not be crossed, even in an emergency. Actions taken by Defendants crossed those lines. It is the duty of the Court to declare those actions unconstitutional.”

In Oregon’s Glamour Salon case, the federal judge decision should have a positive impact as Lindsey Graham awaits her day in court. Pushing back against Governor Brown’s shutdown orders, she faced $14,000 in fines and multiple scare tactics to get her to close. After her story went public, it propelled her into standing for small businesses all over the nation that were counting on her to be their voice. She filed a $100,000 civil rights lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to bypass judges appointed by Governor Brown, since the suit is against Governor Brown, the State of Oregon and several state agencies.


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2020-09-16 17:56:22



Racial Council Announced by Kate Brown
Committee will be led by two of Browns policy advisors

Governor Kate Brown convened the first meeting of the Racial Justice Council to address systemic racism in Oregon. In response to Oregonians’ clarion call for racial justice, police accountability, and the recognition that Black Lives Matter, Governor Brown formed the council to take action in advancing anti-racist policies for Oregon.

“This week, as we brace for the impacts of a once in a lifetime wildfire season, we are amidst a global pandemic that has sickened and killed Black, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and other communities of color at disproportionate rates,” said Governor Kate Brown. “Racism and racial disparities impact every part of our culture and our economy. The pandemic and the fires have further exacerbated these disparities. We know that most Oregonians are feeling the impacts of wind, fires, and the pandemic, but the effects are not felt equally.”

Governor Brown went on to recognize the contributions and advocacy of members of the Council, as well as thousands of Oregonians who have raised their voices in pursuit of racial justice and criminal justice reform following the murder of George Floyd.

“In honor of the memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others, we must center racial equity as we build the state budget and develop our 2021 legislative agenda,” Governor Brown added. “As we recruit and promote people in state agencies. And our boards and commissions. In the very structures of state government.”

“Today, we embark on a process to build an Oregon that we can all love. An Oregon where we can all be loved and respected. As we reshape our state budget, we must support the communities currently experiencing crisis. We must ensure a better future, by focusing necessary recovery measures around racial equity and inclusion.”

The Council is an advisory group to the Governor with subgroups focused on criminal justice reform and police accountability, health equity, economic opportunity, housing and homelessness, environmental equity, and education. The council will provide principles and recommendations that center racial justice and economic recovery to the Governor to inform the 2021-2023 Governor’s Recommended Budget and legislative agenda.

The agenda for the first racial justice council meeting can be found here.

The Racial Justice Council website, including a council member list can be found here.

A full transcript of the Governor’s remarks can be found here.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-09-16 17:21:19Last Update: 2020-09-16 17:56:22



Oregon in the Crypto World
Can candidates accept Cryptocurrency as campaign contributions?

Up to this point Cryptocurrency regulation has been state-by-state. However, Congressman Paul Gosar from Arizona has introduced the Crypto-Currency Act of 2020. It follows a push by the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency to consolidate real time payments (RTP) licensing regulations at the federal level. The patchwork of regulations has deterred cryptocurrencies from the U.S. market leaving us trailing.

Congress is currently grappling with how to get the U.S. into the crypto world and make it easier for businesses, institutions, and Americans to participate. The Crypto world is not waiting for Congress to act. U.S. banks are providing RTP and seeking regulation to stabilize the market on the world scene. More than 150 countries have crypto markets leaving the U.S. in the dust. The Swiss parliament just passed the Blockchain Act with overwhelming approval creating the most favorable regulatory environment for digital assets in the world.

Since 2014, the Federal Elections Commission has allowed contributions to federal candidates in bitcoin, allowing campaigns to hold them as investments or liquidate, but are not allowed to use them for purchases. That was the position of the Oregon Secretary of State, “Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are here to stay, and Oregon is at the forefront of adapting to this modern reality.”

Even with availability for processing through banks (ORS 717.200), the 2019 Oregon Legislature passed HB 2488 prohibiting contributions to political candidates, a political committee or a petition committee using cryptocurrency. The prohibition was passed even though on July 1, 2018 OAR 461-145-0583 was adopted requiring Cryptocurrency to be treated the same as cash. The bill gives the State Treasurer the power to determine whether cryptocurrency payments are authorized.

Oregon’s State Treasurer, Tobias Read, has expressed concern about allowing for cryptos for political donations. Read has said that the move could make the state’s campaign finance system less transparent. His concern is that it could lead to so-called straw donors trying to donate and conceal their contributions. This concealment is a crime, he stated. However, that was countered by Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services illustrating that cryptographic hash includes an algorithm with a unique string of characters representing the data input, such as history, description of the transaction, and time.

Senator Boquist objected to the prohibition explaining, “Limiting political contributions is probably appropriate. However, the regulation of currency is restricted to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution. Why this is suddenly a ‘state’ issue raises questions in its own right.”

For now, Oregon candidates will have to wait on federal regulation to stabilize the marketplace before Oregon will reconsider allowing candidates to accept cryptocurrencies.


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2020-09-16 12:21:44Last Update: 2020-09-16 14:56:01



Road Conditions in Oregon
Fires have major effect on transportation

Even with wildfires still burning, ODOT crews around the state have begun assessing damage on hundreds of miles of road, removing thousands of trees damaged by fire, and inspecting culverts, bridges, guardrail and pavement.

The work will continue location by location as conditions allow, but it will be some time before roads reopen – partially or fully – to traffic. Even when roads do reopen, ODOT crews will continue monitoring for hazards including landslides or loose rock in areas where wildfires have scarred the landscape.

New webpage shows recovery progress

A new webpage will track this progress showing information on what we’ve done and still need to do to reopen closed roads. The webpage also provides information on road and office closures, links to news releases, photos, videos and more.

“This is such a dynamic and constantly changing situation, we have to make sure these roads are cleared,” said Luci Moore, ODOT State Maintenance and Operations Engineer. “There are many concerns that we will address. It is likely to be some time before these roads open to full or even partial travel. Each will be determined individually based on the damages.”

Recovery work underway

ODOT has started removing hazard trees on OR 138 E, OR 126 McKenzie Highway and Oregon 22 North Santiam Highway. While ODOT is still assessing how many trees it will need to remove, estimates put the number of hazard trees along the OR 22 corridor alone in the hundreds of thousands.

Roads will remain closed until ODOT can remove debris from affected areas, inspect slopes for weakness, inspect bridges, pavement, culverts, signs, guardrail and other structures for damage, and make repairs. Rock scaling -- to bring down materials that threaten roads -- will be used where needed.

Even after roads are fully reopened, heavy rain will be a concern in fire-stricken areas and ODOT may have further work to do to stabilize hillsides or clear debris from falls. Slides and debris flows are a particular concern -- especially after rains -- in areas where fire stripped away vegetation, tree roots and underbrush, creating greater slide danger.

Know before you go

Partial openings that allow limited traffic while work continues will be common. Drivers can expect to see flaggers or pilot cars and should plan for frequent lane closures.

Drivers should check Tripcheckfor updates on closures.

For pictures of road damage around the state: here

For videos explaining the recovery challenges faced by ODOT crews: here


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-09-16 11:54:42Last Update: 2020-09-16 13:02:00



Information on How to Vote for Oregonians Displaced by Wildfires
Make your voices heard

Secretary of State Bev Clarno issued the following statement in response to the wildfires and to ensure all displaced Oregonians are able to receive their ballot and vote this November:

“The families and communities affected by the devastating wildfires across Oregon are in my thoughts and prayers. Our team at Secretary of State stands ready to help both in the immediate response and long-term recovery efforts to come.

For any Oregonians displaced from their home and concerned about voting in the General Election this November, rest assured we have a plan and are working closely with local election officials to ensure you can receive your ballot, vote, and make your voices heard.”

For frequently asked questions, visit here

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I receive my ballot if I have been displaced by wildfires?

Ballots will start being mailed October 14. If you know an address where you will be able to receive mail then, you can add a temporary mailing address here If you want, you may also use this paper form to provide us with a temporary address. You can pick up all of your mail (including ballots once they are mailed) at the post office that serves your permanent residence address. Contact your county election office after October 1 for additional options they may have for pickup. Find your county election office here.

If I submit a change of address through USPS, will my ballot be forwarded to the new address?

No. Ballots are unable to be forwarded. It is one of the security features of our system. You must inform election officials of your temporary address using one of the methods above in order to have your ballot sent there.

Do I need to register to vote from my temporary address?

No. You do not need to re-register to vote if you are living somewhere temporarily because you have been displaced by wildfires. You just need to let us know where to mail your ballot by one of the methods above.

Will I be able to vote on the local measures where my permanent address is located, even if I am temporarily living outside that area?

Yes. The ballot you receive will contain the contests for your residential address, not your temporary mailing address.

What if my mailbox was destroyed?

If mail cannot be delivered to your home or mailbox, it will be held at your local post office and you can pick it up there.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-09-16 09:34:44Last Update: 2020-09-16 11:54:41



Arson or Climate Change?
The truth will eventually come out

Oregon rescue teams are looking for 22 missing people after the fires have wiped out five towns. News outlets report that fires are not being set, but don’t you find it strange that these “climate change” fires stop at the Canadian border? How does this message help the general public to be attentive to their surroundings?

Facebook said Saturday it would take down erroneous posts claiming anti-fascist activists have been maliciously sparking wildfires in Oregon and other Western states. This determination came after Douglas County Sheriff’s Office warned social media about jumping to faulty conclusions and spreading false rumors. Is there justification to this restriction to freedom of speech?

On September 14 the Scarsdale Antifa tweeted “We and other chapters of Antifa around Oregon have collaborated to ignite fires around the state to draw attention to the climate emergency.”

Also, on September 14, Catherine Herridge posted that according to and internal email @DHSgov obtained by @CBSNews, former Acting Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Brian Murphy, wrote colleagues on July 25 that the Portland violence was not “opportunistic” but “organized.” He writes, “We can’t say any longer that this violent situation is opportunistic. Additionally, we have overwhelmingly(sic) intelligence regarding the ideologies driving individuals toward violence…why the violence has continued. A core set of Threat actors are organized and show up night after night, and share common TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures)…Threat actors who are motivated by Anarchists or ANTIFA (or a combination of both) ideologies to carry out acts of violence against State, Local and Federal authorities.”

The number of arson investigations and arrests are shedding some light on the truth. There have been over 50 arson arrests in the last month in Oregon alone documented by Andy Ngo, reporter. He also points to Mike Schmidt, Multnomah DA, isn’t prosecuting Portland rioters. On August 14, DA Schmidt posted a tweet promoting an interview with his “buddy,” a militant antifa activist. His friend is part of the campaign by communist Angela Davis to defund police, abolish prisons and demand reparations.

While arrests continue, Governor Brown stays firm in blaming “climate change” and claims no responsibility for even the already determined set fires. Shouldn’t she at least warn that arson is a class A felony with big fines and years in prison? It will be telling to see how those arrested will be prosecuted.


--Donna Bleiler

Post Date: 2020-09-15 18:54:26



Judge Orders Secretary of State to Publish ORP Statement
The court noted that the party had completed uploading prior to 5 pm

The Oregon Republican Party released the statement below following today’s ruling by the Marion County Circuit Court ordering the Secretary of State to include the Oregon Republican Party statement in the 2020 general election voters’ pamphlet, which is sent to every household in Oregon prior to receiving their ballots:

“I was very pleased to see that Judge Channing Bennett had fully reviewed all of the materials submitted by both sides and carefully considered our arguments before making his ruling,” said Kevin Mannix, attorney for the Oregon Republican Party in this case.

Mannix argued successfully that public policy, pursuant to ORS 247.005, supports allowing of the publishing of the voters’ pamphlet statement in this case so that voters have full access to information prior to casting their ballot.

“I appreciate that the court noted that the party had completed uploading the voter pamphlet statement prior to 5 pm and that the timing of the credit card payment processing was at issue,” stated Oregon Republican Party Chairman Bill Currier.

“We are pleased that today’s decision by the court will allow voters to compare the statements of the Republican Party with the Democrat Party side by side,” said Currier. “Being able to review each party’s principles and values before voting is clearly in the best interests of Oregon’s voters.”


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2020-09-14 13:37:39Last Update: 2020-09-14 15:38:30



Brown Called Out for Lack of Forest Management
House Republicans Leader Calls out Governor for Lack of Forest Management and Partisanship

House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) released the following statement on the aggressive partisanship from Govemor Kate Brown on the ongoing fires ravaging our state:

"I am deeply disappointed in the aggressive partisanship of our Governor in this time of incredible loss and devastation. But I won't let her claims go without setting the record straight. The Governor's recent comments on Face the Nation are intended to distract from her 29-year failed record on forest management.

Oregon's governor not only lacks the interest, let alone policy chops, needed to lead a state whose land mass is more than 50% forest, she cannot resist taking on the role of partisan-in-chief to the detriment of all Oregonians.

Even in the midst of incredible heroism and community-wide tragedy, Oregon's Governor, Kate Brown, cannot take off her partisan-colored glasses. In one of the worst fire events in our state's history, Oregon's Governor gets herself on national television and goes political.

Her partisanship in a time of tragedy, sacrifice and bravery is shameful, misleading, and manipulative.

The recommendations of the governor's short-lived Wildfire Council prioritized more political, yet less-effective, recommendations to move her environmental agenda instead of protecting Oregonians. Fuel reduction treatments are the most effective solution to reduce the threat of fires.

Instead the Governor continues to cater to an extreme agenda that would all but eliminate healthy and sustainable management of Oregon's forests, while she takes offline the essential diesel fueled firefighting equipment that saved countless homes and lives.

The Governor has issued dozens of executive orders in recent months, yet none of them addressed the need to sustainably manage Oregon' s forests to prioritize forest health and public safety. This is what failed leadership looks like. Entire communities have been reduced to ashes and Oregon's governor refuses to unify our state to rebuild and recover together, preferring partisan jabs over old-fashioned leadership.

In the Same way Kate Brown has failed to provide employment benefits to desperate Oregonians, failed to bring a peaceful end to the riots in Portland and now has failed in her sacred duty to lead toward unity through tragedy, Governor Brown has repeatedly chosen the path of partisanship and division.

Kate Brown has no excuse for the dangerous state Of Oregon's forests after 29 years in elected office. The difficult days ahead demand leadership not partisanship. Now is the time to come together to serve Oregonians, restore hope and rebuild our communities."



--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2020-09-14 13:30:32Last Update: 2020-09-14 13:37:39



Covid Testing on Hold in Oregon
OSPHL closed due to terrible air quality in the lab

Wildfires and hazardous air conditions have affected COVID-19 testing in Oregon. Over the past several days statewide testing numbers appear to have dipped. This is a lagging data point as tests are often reported several days after specimen collection. However, due to widespread hazardous conditions, people seeking testing may have declined. OHA will continue to monitor the situation.

The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) is closed today Monday, Sept. 14, due to indoor air quality which is too hazardous to safely use appropriate air safety equipment including hoods. No specimens will be accepted or tested. Specimens already received at OSPHL are being held at appropriate temperatures pending testing. OSPHL will reopen as soon as air safety standards can be met.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-09-14 10:58:52Last Update: 2020-09-14 14:05:10



Molotov Cocktail Used to Start Fire in Portland
Suspect arrested twice in less than 12 hours

A suspect arrested last evening for starting a brush fire was arrested again after he started 6 more small fires.

On Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3:37a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched with Portland Fire and Rescue to a report of multiple fires burning along the west side of the I-205 freeway. Portland Fire and Rescue extinguished three of them while passing community members put out the other three. All were caught early. No one was injured and no structures were burnt. Officers located Domingo Lopez, Junior walking along the shoulder and arrested him. They seized a lighter as evidence.

Lopez was transported to a hospital on a Police Officer Hold for a mental health evaluation. He was issued citations for 6 additional counts of Reckless Burning.

A suspect was arrested after using a Molotov Cocktail to start a small brush fire.

On Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 4:35p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to assist Portland Fire and Rescue with a brush fire in the 9600 block of East Burnside Street. Officers saw that a section of grass along the I-205 freeway was burning. Firefighters extinguished the fire. No one was injured and no structures were damaged.

About an hour later, East officers were flagged down by a witness who pointed out the suspect in a nearby tent. Officers arrested the suspect, who confirmed he lit the fire with the device.

Officers seized a plastic bottle with a wick as evidence (photos).

Officers booked Domingo Lopez Jr., 45, into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Reckless Burning and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree. Arson investigators are also doing follow-up to see if other charges are warranted.


--Ben Fisher

Post Date: 2020-09-14 10:48:50Last Update: 2020-09-14 10:58:52



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