1000 Friends of Oregon
@1000oregon.bsky.social
Oregon's land use watchdog since 1974. We work to make this state a place Oregonians are proud to call home. linktr.ee/1000Friends
After the first week of short session, we've seen a slew of bills concerning land use. Here's our overview of bills on housing, working lands, transportation, and wildfire. After this week, if these bills aren't scheduled for a work session, they are dead. See more: friends.org/news/2026/1/...
2026 Legislative Overview | 1000 Friends of Oregon
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
After the first week of short session, we've seen a slew of bills concerning land use. Here's our overview of bills on housing, working lands, transportation, and wildfire. After this week, if these bills aren't scheduled for a work session, they are dead. See more: friends.org/news/2026/1/...
1000 Friends has launched the Housing Solutions Center, a publicly accessible online hub designed to help advocates, policy makers, developers, and community members support affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible housing solutions across Oregon. HousingSolutionsOregon.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
1000 Friends has launched the Housing Solutions Center, a publicly accessible online hub designed to help advocates, policy makers, developers, and community members support affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible housing solutions across Oregon. HousingSolutionsOregon.org
3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION against a blatant corporate land grab. LC 237 aims to bring 1,700 acres of farmland into Hillsboro's UGB and extend tax breaks to billionaire corporations that can easily pay their fare share. Join us in protecting this irreplaceable farmland. Here's how:
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION against a blatant corporate land grab. LC 237 aims to bring 1,700 acres of farmland into Hillsboro's UGB and extend tax breaks to billionaire corporations that can easily pay their fare share. Join us in protecting this irreplaceable farmland. Here's how:
Join legislative manager Cassie Wilson, working lands policy director Jim Johnson, and associate director Mary Kyle McCurdy during our annual legislative preview where they'll walk through the most pressing land use bills we'll be watching this short session.
January 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Join legislative manager Cassie Wilson, working lands policy director Jim Johnson, and associate director Mary Kyle McCurdy during our annual legislative preview where they'll walk through the most pressing land use bills we'll be watching this short session.
Applications for the 2026 Land Use Leadership Initiative are now open! Apply by January 30 for this four-month leadership cohort that will dive into the most pressing land use issues currently facing Oregon: friends.org/luli
January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Applications for the 2026 Land Use Leadership Initiative are now open! Apply by January 30 for this four-month leadership cohort that will dive into the most pressing land use issues currently facing Oregon: friends.org/luli
It's time for Transit Talks ... After Dark. Our guest @councilormorillo.bsky.social talks with Cassie Wilson about safety, support for 30% of Oregonians who are non-drivers, and her experiences as a transit-dependent person. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkj4...
January 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
It's time for Transit Talks ... After Dark. Our guest @councilormorillo.bsky.social talks with Cassie Wilson about safety, support for 30% of Oregonians who are non-drivers, and her experiences as a transit-dependent person. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkj4...
TriMet announced their proposal for service cuts to address their budget shortfall. The proposed cuts could have major impacts on accessing medical facilities, as well as worsening already poor north-south transit options.
TriMet is looking for feedback. Head to trimet.org/servicecuts to share.
TriMet is looking for feedback. Head to trimet.org/servicecuts to share.
January 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
TriMet announced their proposal for service cuts to address their budget shortfall. The proposed cuts could have major impacts on accessing medical facilities, as well as worsening already poor north-south transit options.
TriMet is looking for feedback. Head to trimet.org/servicecuts to share.
TriMet is looking for feedback. Head to trimet.org/servicecuts to share.
Two generous donors (our friends at Organically Grown Co., and a board member farming in Washington County) have have stepped up with $4,000 in matching gifts in the final hours of Give!Guide, pushing our 2025 goal to $60,000. Help us get there before midnight tonight! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Two generous donors (our friends at Organically Grown Co., and a board member farming in Washington County) have have stepped up with $4,000 in matching gifts in the final hours of Give!Guide, pushing our 2025 goal to $60,000. Help us get there before midnight tonight! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
From Portland to Grants Pass: 1000 Friends defends smart land use across the state.
It's Big Culture Day! Donate $10 or more and you’ll be entered to win an incredible Southern Oregon getaway while supporting thriving communities across our state: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
It's Big Culture Day! Donate $10 or more and you’ll be entered to win an incredible Southern Oregon getaway while supporting thriving communities across our state: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
December 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
From Portland to Grants Pass: 1000 Friends defends smart land use across the state.
It's Big Culture Day! Donate $10 or more and you’ll be entered to win an incredible Southern Oregon getaway while supporting thriving communities across our state: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
It's Big Culture Day! Donate $10 or more and you’ll be entered to win an incredible Southern Oregon getaway while supporting thriving communities across our state: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
Give $10+ to 1000 Friends of Oregon and you could win an amazing prize bundle from Atlas Tattoo, Midtown Beer Garden, and Music Millenium. Every donation fuels our work to protect Oregon’s working lands, forests, cities and neighbors. Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Give $10+ to 1000 Friends of Oregon and you could win an amazing prize bundle from Atlas Tattoo, Midtown Beer Garden, and Music Millenium. Every donation fuels our work to protect Oregon’s working lands, forests, cities and neighbors. Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
Help us hit or $50,000 Give Guide goal! Donate to our partners at Crag Law Center to double your impact and chances at winning the Big Books Day grand prize (a $500 gift card to Powell's).
Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
December 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Help us hit or $50,000 Give Guide goal! Donate to our partners at Crag Law Center to double your impact and chances at winning the Big Books Day grand prize (a $500 gift card to Powell's).
Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
Donate now: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/1000friends
Let's stop pretending agriculture is a thing of the past. Our executive director Sam Diaz writes that a vision for an economy that supports all Oregonians includes farmers, ranchers, foresters, and land stewards across the state. Read the piece in Capital Press: capitalpress.com/2025/12/26/a...
December 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Let's stop pretending agriculture is a thing of the past. Our executive director Sam Diaz writes that a vision for an economy that supports all Oregonians includes farmers, ranchers, foresters, and land stewards across the state. Read the piece in Capital Press: capitalpress.com/2025/12/26/a...
As we head off for a restful holiday break, we want to leave you with some seasonal reading: our 2025 annual report! Thank you for making 2025 another great year to be an Oregonian. Check out the full report online now: https://friends.org/news/2025/12/2025-annual-report
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
As we head off for a restful holiday break, we want to leave you with some seasonal reading: our 2025 annual report! Thank you for making 2025 another great year to be an Oregonian. Check out the full report online now: https://friends.org/news/2025/12/2025-annual-report
It's Big Groceries Day! Donate $10+ via Give Guide for your chance to win $500 to New Seasons. Donate to our friends at COLT for another chance to win. You'll need a stylish tote to put all those fresh goods in, so if you donate $100+ to 1000 Friends, you'll get our exclusive soil map tote bag!
December 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It's Big Groceries Day! Donate $10+ via Give Guide for your chance to win $500 to New Seasons. Donate to our friends at COLT for another chance to win. You'll need a stylish tote to put all those fresh goods in, so if you donate $100+ to 1000 Friends, you'll get our exclusive soil map tote bag!
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Why has Portland been able to do what San Francisco can’t?
Bc of years of "big tent" organizing by @pnwelcome.bsky.social @1000oregon.bsky.social + lots more.
by @xianleonard.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Bc of years of "big tent" organizing by @pnwelcome.bsky.social @1000oregon.bsky.social + lots more.
by @xianleonard.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
This liberal city sees San Francisco as a role model — for home building failure
While prices for starter homes in San Francisco have surged, Portland has seemingly found the key to produce “missing middle” houses for first-time buyers.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Why has Portland been able to do what San Francisco can’t?
Bc of years of "big tent" organizing by @pnwelcome.bsky.social @1000oregon.bsky.social + lots more.
by @xianleonard.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Bc of years of "big tent" organizing by @pnwelcome.bsky.social @1000oregon.bsky.social + lots more.
by @xianleonard.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
New Transit Talks! @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social heads to Salem to ride @cherriots.bsky.social with board vice president @iandavidson.bsky.social where they talk free transit for youth and statewide investment in public transportation. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_l...
December 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
New Transit Talks! @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social heads to Salem to ride @cherriots.bsky.social with board vice president @iandavidson.bsky.social where they talk free transit for youth and statewide investment in public transportation. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2_l...
While 1000 Friends of Oregon applauds the vision of the State Legislature and the hard work of the Land Conservation and Development Commission on these OHNA rules, we must remember this win was made possible by the thousands of Oregonians who have long demanded real housing solutions.
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
While 1000 Friends of Oregon applauds the vision of the State Legislature and the hard work of the Land Conservation and Development Commission on these OHNA rules, we must remember this win was made possible by the thousands of Oregonians who have long demanded real housing solutions.
Thanks for coming to our first-ever Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market! Community support for local farmers and artists makes Oregon an amazing place to live. We hope you got your fill of produce, local crafts, food, treats, and more!
#holidaymarket #portlandOR #ShopSmall
#holidaymarket #portlandOR #ShopSmall
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thanks for coming to our first-ever Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market! Community support for local farmers and artists makes Oregon an amazing place to live. We hope you got your fill of produce, local crafts, food, treats, and more!
#holidaymarket #portlandOR #ShopSmall
#holidaymarket #portlandOR #ShopSmall
TODAY! Come shop a curated group of local farmers, artists, and makers during our Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market. Join us at ADX Portland from 4-7, support local businesses, and enjoy a cozy and festive atmosphere. Plus wine tasting, cocoa, and snacks! #Portland #HolidayMarket
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
TODAY! Come shop a curated group of local farmers, artists, and makers during our Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market. Join us at ADX Portland from 4-7, support local businesses, and enjoy a cozy and festive atmosphere. Plus wine tasting, cocoa, and snacks! #Portland #HolidayMarket
This #GivingTuesday, support our work safeguarding Oregon's land use system that protects our state's high-quality farmland, forests, and watersheds. You could win Give!Guide basketball prize packs. Donations of $50+ could win a summer CSA share from Stoneboat Farm! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This #GivingTuesday, support our work safeguarding Oregon's land use system that protects our state's high-quality farmland, forests, and watersheds. You could win Give!Guide basketball prize packs. Donations of $50+ could win a summer CSA share from Stoneboat Farm! giveguide.org/nonprofits/1...
#SmallBusinessSaturday! Meet Ben Deumling, manager of Zena Forest Products, and one of Oregon's family foresters. They steward one of the last blocks of white oak in the Willamette Valley, and embrace biodiversity to ensure the forest's longevity. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3SEv50Xz8j1
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#SmallBusinessSaturday! Meet Ben Deumling, manager of Zena Forest Products, and one of Oregon's family foresters. They steward one of the last blocks of white oak in the Willamette Valley, and embrace biodiversity to ensure the forest's longevity. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/3SEv50Xz8j1
On this episode of Transit Talks for Trans Day of Remembrance, @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social rode Line 52 with @evieevolving.bsky.social to talk about advocacy and transit and the Equal Rights for All ballot measure. Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6n...
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
On this episode of Transit Talks for Trans Day of Remembrance, @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social rode Line 52 with @evieevolving.bsky.social to talk about advocacy and transit and the Equal Rights for All ballot measure. Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX6n...
On this @wweek.com Give!Guide Big Give Day, we're proud to highlight the work of our partner @uniteoregon.bsky.social! Economic justice is deeply interconnected with land justice, transportation access, and housing affordability. (1/2)
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
On this @wweek.com Give!Guide Big Give Day, we're proud to highlight the work of our partner @uniteoregon.bsky.social! Economic justice is deeply interconnected with land justice, transportation access, and housing affordability. (1/2)
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Good morning from the Oregon Transportation Commission!
The gang's all here once again in public testimony - @1000oregon.bsky.social's @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social, Verde's @indinmkng.bsky.social, @cityobservatory.bsky.social, @chrissmith.us + @aortarail.org's Doug Allen all speaking
The gang's all here once again in public testimony - @1000oregon.bsky.social's @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social, Verde's @indinmkng.bsky.social, @cityobservatory.bsky.social, @chrissmith.us + @aortarail.org's Doug Allen all speaking
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Good morning from the Oregon Transportation Commission!
The gang's all here once again in public testimony - @1000oregon.bsky.social's @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social, Verde's @indinmkng.bsky.social, @cityobservatory.bsky.social, @chrissmith.us + @aortarail.org's Doug Allen all speaking
The gang's all here once again in public testimony - @1000oregon.bsky.social's @wilsonxcassie.bsky.social, Verde's @indinmkng.bsky.social, @cityobservatory.bsky.social, @chrissmith.us + @aortarail.org's Doug Allen all speaking
It's Big Garden Day! Donate $10 or more to 1000 Friends of Oregon today and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card to Portland Nursery. Your support helps 1000 Friends protect the land that sustains us all–from working farms and forests to thriving communities across the state.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's Big Garden Day! Donate $10 or more to 1000 Friends of Oregon today and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card to Portland Nursery. Your support helps 1000 Friends protect the land that sustains us all–from working farms and forests to thriving communities across the state.