Kotek fires head of troubled #Oregon public defense agency https://www.opb.org/article/2025/04/17/tina-kotek-public-defense-agency-jessica-kampfe-defender-defense-politics-oregon/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=First%20Look%20April%2018%202025&utm_content=First%20Look%20April%2018%202025+CID_c749250de2d9048d04b1ecb2c32c7857&utm_source=firstlook&utm_term=Learn%20more

#Oregon man convicted in 35-year-old cold case https://www.opb.org/article/2025/04/17/oregon-man-convicted-in-35-year-old-cold-case/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=First%20Look%20April%2018%202025&utm_content=First%20Look%20April%2018%202025+CID_c749250de2d9048d04b1ecb2c32c7857&utm_source=firstlook&utm_term=Learn%20more

Crash closes U.S. 26 west of Government Camp early Friday. No detour available https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2025/04/crash-closes-us-26-west-of-government-camp-early-friday-no-detour-available.html

The weirdest things need to be defensively legislated these days, but the Oregon Senate voted to make sure that informing someone of their rights is not illegal. The most interesting part of this news, to me, is that it passed with huge bipartisan support. On to the Oregon House.

To clarify: The ability to safely inform someone of their rights shouldn't even be a question. But here we are.

https://www.theskanner.com/news/newsbriefs/36806-alerting-people-about-rights-is-protected-under-oregon-senate-bill

‘Cute and feminine without being too sweet:’ this Doc Martens shoe is on sale right now, but selling out fast https://www.oregonlive.com/shopping-deals/2025/04/cute-and-feminine-without-being-too-sweet-this-doc-martens-shoe-is-on-sale-right-now-but-selling-out-fast.html

Enjoy Portland’s warm, sunny skies Friday. Weekend brings light rain, cooler temps https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2025/04/enjoy-portlands-warm-sunny-skies-friday-weekend-brings-light-rain-cooler-temps.html

Where to watch ‘Get Rich or Die Trying’ LMN movie streaming for free, on demand https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2025/04/where-to-watch-get-rich-or-die-trying-lmn-movie-streaming-for-free-on-demand.html

”The enormity of what I’m about to do feels daunting, and my inner critic is being an asshole. But before my first steps on the Oregon Coast Trail, it’s time for a roadtrip to the Northern Terminus.”
https://seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-the-oregon-coast-trail-roadtrip-to-the-oct/

I send thanks to the buyer from Florida who purchased a canvas print of

Sea Breeze -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/sea-breeze-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print

May the artwork take you to a gloriously perfect day on the coast, filled with wonder, joy, contentment, and peace.

"Is that snow gone yet?"

"In most places, yes, but up in the mountains, things take awhile."

"So spring hasn't arrived there -- it's still winter?"

"No, winter's done. She just doesn't fully realize it. Go on up; enjoy the beauty of the new season. But take a jacket."

Alpine Spring canvas print -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/alpine-spring-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print

Lovely day at the park, but the breeze was COLD. Spring is such a wild thing here

Had an optometrists appt this morning. The dilation eye drop test was done. Usually takes about 2 hrs to wear off, in the meantime everything was extra bright.

Went to the dog park afterwards. Wearing double sunglasses made it work, dog was so happy. Very grateful for the sunglasses because it took 2 hrs for one eye to get normal and 4 hrs for the other.

Went a little something like this, slightly less saliva though.

Asking Eric: Why won’t my 80-year-old husband tell me about damage to his new car? https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/04/asking-eric-why-wont-my-80-year-old-husband-tell-me-about-damage-to-his-new-car.html

Google’s lucrative digital ad network gives it ‘monopoly power,’ judge rules https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/04/googles-lucrative-digital-ad-network-gives-it-monopoly-power-judge-rules.html

Little pink tulips

#flowers
#oregon

YouTuber tried to contact reclusive island tribe with a Diet Coke. Now, he’s stuck in jail in India https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/04/youtuber-tried-to-contact-reclusive-island-tribe-with-a-diet-coke-now-hes-stuck-in-jail-in-india.html

Some Latino heritage events canceled amid immigration fears. Why this one is moving forward in Portland https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/04/as-some-cities-cancel-latino-heritage-celebrations-amid-immigration-fears-large-portland-event-moving-forward.html

OSU student stripped of visa sues Trump administration https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2025/04/osu-student-stripped-of-visa-sues-trump-administration.html