Michael Klaas
@michaelklaas.com
I travel. I take photos. I like mountains & beaches, Blazers 🏀🔴⚫️, Palace ⚽️🔴🔵 and Timbers ⚽️🟢🟡.
You'll see a lot of Earth science stuff on this feed, a bit of my photography and a sprinkle of sports & politics.
He/Him
https://MichaelKlaas.com
You'll see a lot of Earth science stuff on this feed, a bit of my photography and a sprinkle of sports & politics.
He/Him
https://MichaelKlaas.com
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“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman.
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility
A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing evidence...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman.
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
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The Spear of the Gods Saga concludes with Fallen to Fury, and I finally have print copies! Shipping these out to Kickstarter backers as fast as I can.
Preorders also live: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
#norse #norsemythology #fantasy #booksky
Preorders also live: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
#norse #norsemythology #fantasy #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The Spear of the Gods Saga concludes with Fallen to Fury, and I finally have print copies! Shipping these out to Kickstarter backers as fast as I can.
Preorders also live: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
#norse #norsemythology #fantasy #booksky
Preorders also live: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
#norse #norsemythology #fantasy #booksky
🤨 This hotel coffee machine says it will dispense decaf but, suspiciously, I see only one hopper with beans.
This is a very risky nightcap.
This is a very risky nightcap.
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
🤨 This hotel coffee machine says it will dispense decaf but, suspiciously, I see only one hopper with beans.
This is a very risky nightcap.
This is a very risky nightcap.
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We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
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NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
Had a lovely morning walking through Tahquitz Canyon, protected land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Saw some bighorn sheep. Heard a few distant rockfalls. Breathed some desert air.
Saw some bighorn sheep. Heard a few distant rockfalls. Breathed some desert air.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Had a lovely morning walking through Tahquitz Canyon, protected land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Saw some bighorn sheep. Heard a few distant rockfalls. Breathed some desert air.
Saw some bighorn sheep. Heard a few distant rockfalls. Breathed some desert air.
As ever, very proud of my state.
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As ever, very proud of my state.
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Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
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Just a couple of totally normal for their sport-sized coaches here at Providence Park with Tiago Splitter and Phil Neville.
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Just a couple of totally normal for their sport-sized coaches here at Providence Park with Tiago Splitter and Phil Neville.
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For the Rose City 🌹
Phil and Tiago meet up ahead of tonight's playoff match vs San Diego 🤝
Phil and Tiago meet up ahead of tonight's playoff match vs San Diego 🤝
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For the Rose City 🌹
Phil and Tiago meet up ahead of tonight's playoff match vs San Diego 🤝
Phil and Tiago meet up ahead of tonight's playoff match vs San Diego 🤝
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November 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Did a little celebration dance yesterday when I distributed the final (e)book of my series to Kickstarter supporters.
Retail version drops on 1 December. Preorder here:
kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-ac...
(Also, book one is on sale for a limited time only!)
Retail version drops on 1 December. Preorder here:
kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-ac...
(Also, book one is on sale for a limited time only!)
October 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Did a little celebration dance yesterday when I distributed the final (e)book of my series to Kickstarter supporters.
Retail version drops on 1 December. Preorder here:
kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-ac...
(Also, book one is on sale for a limited time only!)
Retail version drops on 1 December. Preorder here:
kdp.amazon.com/amazon-dp-ac...
(Also, book one is on sale for a limited time only!)
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I've been compiling this list since yesterday afternoon, and am heartened and moved by the generosity of Portland's food world - restaurants, food carts, cafes, farmers markets. 33 businesses so far are providing free food/meals to SNAP recipients. #snapmeals #portland #bridgetownbites
SNAP Meals: Where To Eat, No Questions Asked, During the Suspension of SNAP - Bridgetown Bites
A list of SNAP Meals available at a number of restaurants, cafes, and food trucks in the Portland Metro area while SNAP is unfunded.
bridgetownbites.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I've been compiling this list since yesterday afternoon, and am heartened and moved by the generosity of Portland's food world - restaurants, food carts, cafes, farmers markets. 33 businesses so far are providing free food/meals to SNAP recipients. #snapmeals #portland #bridgetownbites
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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just announced they will take our case en banc. Both TROs remain in effect and the National Guard still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
October 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just announced they will take our case en banc. Both TROs remain in effect and the National Guard still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Great primer on the Blazers’ new coach www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
Who is New Trail Blazers Coach Tiago Splitter?
Splitter has a varied basketball legacy. Here’s where he played and who he coached.
www.blazersedge.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Great primer on the Blazers’ new coach www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
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ends tomorrow btw!!!!
October 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
ends tomorrow btw!!!!
Looks like LA isn't DODGING this ass whoopin'!
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Looks like LA isn't DODGING this ass whoopin'!
Lamar mentioned this on the broadcast when the ball got wedgied a few moments ago, and I thought he was joking.
But it's real... www.wedgietracker.com
But it's real... www.wedgietracker.com
NBA Wedgie Tracker | Count, pace and history
NBA original WedgieTracker. We count how many times a basketball gets stuck between the backboard and the rim. NoDunks Inspired.
www.wedgietracker.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Lamar mentioned this on the broadcast when the ball got wedgied a few moments ago, and I thought he was joking.
But it's real... www.wedgietracker.com
But it's real... www.wedgietracker.com
This is a deeply interesting piece on populism that a friend shared with me. Highly recommended reading. josephheath.substack.com/p/populism-f...
Populism fast and slow
It is natural that a person who is both concerned by the rise of right-wing populism and possessed of a bookish disposition might turn to the academic political science literature in search of a bette...
josephheath.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This is a deeply interesting piece on populism that a friend shared with me. Highly recommended reading. josephheath.substack.com/p/populism-f...
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Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.