Pictured Above: Sue Densmore(Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau), Senator Jeff Merkley, & Nicole Possert (Restore Oregon) at United States Capitol in 2026. On November 9, 2026, the Senate held a procedural vote (a cloture vote) and it passed 73-25. What does this mean? The Senate has moved to advance and open the floor […]
TAKE ACTION: Oppose S.5653 as Currently Drafted
Pictured Above: United States Capitol on Sunny Day, Photo by Andy Feliciotti. Another line of attack on historic preservation opened with the introduction of a bill in the Senate that targets the gutting of the bedrock laws of historic preservation and the environment. Senate bill S.5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), […]
Breaking News! Read Letters to Congress Defending Section 106
Pictured Above: A historic 1947 photo of the Daniel and Melinda Waldo House, outside of Salem, is proposed for demolition and is currently in an active Section 106 review process, where the public still has a voice and a process to be informed about the project. Photo Courtesy of Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, […]
TAKE ACTION: Defend Heritage – Help Defend Section 106
Pictured Above: A historic 1947 photo of the Daniel and Melinda Waldo House, outside of Salem, is proposed for demolition and is currently in an active Section 106 review process, where the public still has a voice and a process to be informed about the project. Photo Courtesy of Salem Public Library Historic Photograph Collections, […]
Action Alert: Protect Oregon’s Historic Assets!
Take Action Today – Join our Fight Against a New Federal Threat to Historic, Natural and Cultural Resources Everywhere! Pictured Above: Crater Lake National Park represents our nation’s natural, historic and cultural heritage, now under threat. Our organization worked for many years to save the historic Lodge that sits on the rim. Photo courtesy Travel […]
The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon
Your Voice for Historic Preservation/Heritage/History is Needed – Please Attend The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon The Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation is spearheading “The Big Re/Think,” a statewide initiative aiming to fortify Oregon’s cultural sector by fostering sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. There are six workshops scheduled statewide to hear from the […]
Major Preservation Milestone for Billy Webb Elks Lodge
Major Preservation Milestone for Billy Webb Elks Lodge, One of Oregon’s Most Endangered Places In July 2025, the Billy Webb Elks Lodge completed the critical structural repairs to the iconic place cherished for its significance to Portland’s African American history and experience, and anchors the Albina neighborhood. The 99-year-old building suffered a devastating fire in […]
Restore Oregon’s Advocacy in Action: Update on Oregon Legislation
Above Image Credit: Rep Gomberg (and many others) provided this overview graphic in their constituent newsletter. Recap of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session from Restore Oregon Being a statewide education and advocacy nonprofit means that Restore Oregon’s work takes many sizes and forms to be the “voice” for historic preservation. We had a particularly positive […]
Announcing HB 3190 Now Signed by Governor
Pictured Above: Hotel Grand Stark, Portland OR, photo by Palisociety WE Did it! HB 3190 Now Signed into Law – Brings back Special Assessment for Historic Properties Program to Oregon Because of our collective efforts and voluminous public testimony, the first arts and culture bill of the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session was signed into law […]
GOOD NEWS and Positive Progress in Our Policy Advocacy
Advocacy Updates on Our Work at State Legislature Restore Oregon would like to thank YOU and everyone who helped create a groundswell of engagement with the Oregon Legislature so far this session. This was a week of big progress for two bills specifically so we wanted to keep you informed and engaged! This week…