As I’m writing this, my neighborhood AQI is down to 264, which is still “Very Unhealthy” but a strong improvement from the weekend. Firefighting efforts in our area are going well but Riverside is still uncontained (click the link, there’s a good explanation of what that means.) There’s rain at the coast – unfortunately Portland weather is going to stay in the murk at least a couple more days.
Media
Wildfires, militias, and prison conditions
Left Coast Right Watch
Armed Groups Patrolling Corbett, Oregon Don’t Want to Be Called Militias
The New Republic
The Era of Disaster Militiaism in America
OPB
- Unvetted information from Clackamas County officer furthered ‘antifa’ wildfire misinformation
- Oregon’s air is so hazardous it’s breaking records
- Search continues after storied forest advocate goes missing in Oregon wildfire
- Live updates: Oregon wildfire damage approved for federal disaster declaration
The Oregonian
- Fire officials expect partial containment of huge Riverside fire in Clackamas County
- As hazardous smoke lingers in much of the state, some Oregonians travel for a breath of fresh air, many stay put
- Families of Oregon prisoners call for mass release of inmates, plan for future public health crises
- Oregon wildfires on Tuesday: Firefighters make progress; death toll drops to 8 as blazes continue burning
Portland Mercury
Truthout
As Right-Wingers Block Evacuation Routes, “Antifa” Lead Relief Efforts in Oregon