As some of us in Cascadia investigate what might be required to achieve more autonomy or independence from the United States as the Trump administration continues to ignore the constitution and defy the rule of law, it's good to learn lessons from other separatist movements. In the case
Portland mayor caves on DEI, Seattle to sue The Portland Mercury reports that mayor Keith Wilson has ordered the city to adjust or remove policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for minorities and women – in order to meet demands by the Trump administration under threat of cuts to federal
Trump cancels Oregon wind energy area OPB reports that the federal government, in a campaign to stamp out clean energy and prop up the fossil fuel industry, rescinded more that 3.5 million acres of wind energy designations nationwide, including nearly 195,000 acres on the southern Oregon Coast. It&
After massive Russia quake, tsunami arrives in Cascadia After a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kamchatcka region of Russia, a tsunami alert was issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the west coast of North America, including some coastal regions of Cascadia. Officials ordered residents to head for higher ground,
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Wildfire in Columbia Gorge forces evacuations According to KGW, the Burdoin fire on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge is now burning in more than 11,000 acres and has destroyed a dozen homes, with areas near the towns of Klickitat and Wahkiacus still under evacuation orders. Over the
OR governor calls special session on transportation After the Oregon legislature failed to pass a substantive transportation budget this year, governor Tina Kotek will call a special session in August to try to address the issue, OPB reports. She's delayed 500 layoffs at ODOT, due to a budget
Oil spill kills salmon in Elwha river A gasoline tanker truck went off Highway 101 and crashed into a tributary of the Elwha river on the Olympic peninsula, spilling thousand of gallons of fuel and killing thousand of young salmon, the Washington State Standard reports. Gov. Bob Ferguson visited the
If you haven't yet read A long train of abuses and usurpations, my essay this week documenting Trump's acts subverting the US constitution – and how they justify conversations about Cascadia independence, have a look this weekend. And if you appreciate this newsletter, please take a moment
Opponents look to limit ICE in Cascadia As nine protesters arrested on federal felony charges related to protests against ICE in Spokane pleaded innocent yesterday, activists are ramping up options to limit the federal government's campaign to kidnap and terrorize immigrants in Cascadia. Demonstrators interrupted a Portland city