I know aspens aren’t exactly all to common in Oregon but I heard they can be found In select areas throughout the state. I heard Steens might have some, what are some other areas around that might have some?

Let's say there are Dems, Republicans, and we'll call the third party the Beavers.

For a senate race it is simple. If there is no candidate with the majority of the votes, then whoever voted for the person in last place has their votes switched to their second choice. Keeps going like that until there is a majority and that person will win.

But what about for the presidency? Let's say the Beavers win the state, but the Beavers don't have enough votes in other states to win the presidency. Does the entire state's outcome then switch to the second preferred choice? If not, then oregon's 8 electoral votes could effectively be nullified...

Sources please :)

Lane County, for the record!

Hey, I've never been educated in money my whole life and don't have family to ask for advice, how does someone find a reliable rural realtor?

Were living in Eugene, but want to get out of the city and back to some land, and didn't know exactly where, but needs to be within an hour of Portland so I can keep my art business going.

It seems like most realtors specialize cities and neighborhoods, but it's there a way to search for someone who can help with a larger area and specific needs (workshop / ADU)?

Everyone I've talked to seems to serve their narrow area, and I might fundamentally misunderstand something, but I thought people here would have opinions because it's reddit and people will give you opinions

Found in a Fred Meyers parking lot

I’m moving to Redmond from Bend and wanted to see what folks out here use for their internet. I was using CenturyLink before, but I’m exhausted by their horrible customer support. Are there better alternatives or am I stuck with them?

Can you help me with an itinerary for Oregon coast from Portland and back? 6 full days November end. I am thinking florence for the dunes, cape kiwanda, cannon beach. Thanks so much!

The idea of removing the ability of politicians to set their own salaries sounds nice, but it's weird to me that this proposal was referred to voters by them instead of the ballot initiative process.

Arguments in favor say this increases accountability, but I'm not sold on that point. We don't know who the commission will be or who selects them. But we do know that whatever salary decisions they make aren't subject to any verification or approval process, and are automatically funded from the general fund.

Currently legislators are accountable to their constituents. If they make a salary decision they can't justify to their voters, then we vote them out. Who would this commission be accountable to? Who do they have to justify their decisions to?

Edit: Thank you for all the input!

I'm not opposed to an independent commission. I do agree that legislators should be paid enough that they can focus on this work without having to hold another job or worry about income. I also like they idea of them not being directly in control of that.

I'm not sold on this plan. There needs to be some type of accountability for the commission and/or check for their decisions.

I'd also like to see a plan for qualifications/selection/terms for the commission prior to supporting it.

We’re all tired of the endless barrage of political text messages, and we know that typing STOP doesn’t make them end. When the Do Not Call registry was created, politicians purposefully wrote into the legislation that their ads were exempt. So essentially we’re all stuck with this garbage.

I’m wondering (perhaps naively) if we can create a ballot measure to make these practices illegal in Oregon. What would that entail? Are there any legal minds in this sub who might have thoughts on how we can end this incredible annoyance once and for all?

Hello, wondering if anyone knows where to reference for this or knows.

There's the tax credit for putting cash into the Oregon 529 plans. E.g. depending on your income/AGI contribute $1000 into it get X% of that in credit (up to a limit).

Additionally, you can always withdraw funds up to what you've contributed without penalty I believe (but fee/tax on any gains unless using it for benificiary education).

Say in 5 years we needed cash and wanted to pull out some of what we contributed (but not the gains) - how does that work if you previously got the tax credit for contributing to it? I'm certain you can't contribute to it, ge the credit, and immediately withdraw the money. But there has to be some rule about it? Does anyone know where to reference? I swear I have read their large PDF's looking for keywords and I cannot figure it out.

edit:

https://www.oregoncollegesavings.com/faqs/are-there-tax-penalties-on-withdrawals-for-non-qualified-expenses

may be clarifying

Drove Medford to Eugene and back again this week, and maybe it was the rain, but I passed three or four active accident scenes, flashing lights and all, plus another five or so recently wrecked vehicles.

It's wet out there, folks; slow down. 80-90 mph in the passes is stupid any time of year, but worse when it's wet and visibility is shit.

It's better to get there in one piece.

my coworker told me that oregon state is accepting ballots up to five days after tuesday 11/5. i called bullshit, but she was positive it was true. i looked everywhere for news articles, and could not find anything. even on my mail in ballot it had the little catchphrase about no later than 8pm on the 5th.

anyone heard anything else about this? doubt it's true but interested if it is.

Hi gang! I'm looking for information on the history of the park! I'm writing a screenplay and I want it to be as accurate as possible haha. Anyone know when it first opened to the public (as a state park)? And does anyone have any pictures / descriptions of the office / visitor center? Thanks a lot!

Kindly, a stressed screenwriter :)

My kelty tuck mummy bags are my favorite hiking and backpacking sleeping bags. I haven't gotten it out in a while, it's in storage in my laundry room, but I have a full size sleeping bag for airmatress sleeping/camping/car camping. Light enough that you can sleep two people in it while not overheating but heavy enough to still get down into the 30's and stay mostly warm with some base layers. Sorry, this is definitely a 12 am post off the wall topic.

I was just thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas and being a kid and traveling with my parents to relatives houses and sleeping on couches and floors in sleeping bags.

Anyway, what's your favorite sleeping bag memories, keep them PG rated please 🙏 🤣

Hello, I am going to be a adult soon and I want to move to Oregon. I love the idea of being near the coast and want a change of scenery as I figure the rest of my life. But I want to live in a medium sized city, reasonable traffic, enough job opportunities for someone out of school, and near the coast. If anyone can suggest resources to help me move to Oregon I would very much appreciate that or recommend some good places for me. I am from Boise Btw.

I am planning a trip in January for me and my wife, however it is currently still 2024, and their website is not letting me book anything that is not still this year. Does anyone possibly know if there is a way around this so I can have a better guarantee of being able to book a specific day? Booking the same month makes me a little nervous about getting a spot for specific events.

Even when you're not in the most glorious of locales, it's still a gorgeous evening.

Smokey view of broken top in early August this year.

Hi Yall!

My husband and I are traveling from Texas to Oregon in a couple of days and we are so excited! I do have a couple of questions and would appreciate if any one could help me out!

First, as I mentioned we are from Texas and have never experienced real "autumn" weather. What type of clothing should we pack? heavy jackets? We are planning on going to all the famous hiking trails as well.

lastly, on apple maps "chains" are being recommended. we are renting out a little chevy car from a rental place and was wondering if the chains are needed this time during the year? I just want to make sure we are safe.

Thank you everyone!

Hi all! Approaching mid November I'll be traveling thru PDX and driving to the coast to stay for a few days in Cannon Beach before returning to the Portland area for the last few days. I live over 1k miles away and going to the PNW has been a lifelong dream of mine. This will be my first time driving around in a new state and on the west coast. I have so many places l'm excited to venture about (Ecola State Park, Silver Falls State Park, Multnomah Falls, Hug Point, Mount Hood if not too snowy, East Portland city, pretty much every tourist-y known place lol).

I would love any insight that anyone might have to share on what to expect with road/driving conditions (I'm used to the Rocky Mountains terrain, is it similar?), state park recs (are reservations/tickets required?), beginner good hiking trails, hidden gems for food/sights/activities on the coast and in the city - really truly just anything you'd like to share!

Additionally, I looove the fall and dream of the rain and absolutely love it, but have been raised in a more dry climate so l'm a tad out of my wheel house - any recommendations on what kind of shoes or outerwear is best suited for these ventures? I don't wait to stick out like a sore thumb too much haha.

All in all I am just so grateful to have a chance to explore out this way and am starting to overthink haha - thank you for any insight!!!

Hello there, so my relative is currently visiting here in Oregon for 3 months (he’s from the Philippines) with a Philippines driver’s license. Is he allowed to drive and use my personal car to drive while he’s here in Oregon? Or does he need some permit to do that? Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Basically as the title says. I have literally zero idea about how to start this and who I should be talking to about it.

hello to my oregon small business owners, i am trying to get an llc as a cosmetologist, i have a name picked out, but i dont know what type of business oregon wants me to apply for? is it the assumed business name? or the domestic limited liability company? and what do i do after that?