Chris Lehman

News Director for @KLCCOregon

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I spy some new @Amtrak_Cascades trains at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. They’re heading out west later this year after they learn How To Be A Good Train from their east coast cousins.

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At 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, a large photo of the most elegant electric locomotive this country ever produced: The GG1.

As a kid, I remember my father taking me to see the final revenue run of the GG1 through our town.

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Same river, 30 minutes later. This time, crossing into Oregon.

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Sunset tonight on the Columbia River in Pasco, WA.

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Interesting...I thought Oregon wasn't distributing mug shots anymore??

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Police in Halsey have had just about enough of locals commuting around town on their lawnmowers, according to this week’s edition of the Brownsville Times. #orpol

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North Dakota offers a buffet line at their gas stations. We took the one on the right: Corn gas for $1.99/gallon.

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I’m in the middle of North Dakota, where it’s definitely cold but decidedly un-funky.

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The Oregon Capitol was looking pretty sharp tonight. The cherry blossoms seem close to their peak. #orleg

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@CustomHester Arguably Oakland was the last city to lose its only (remaining) Big 4 franchise when the A’s left town in 2024. Of course, Oakland specializes in losing franchises, so perhaps not the best comparison.

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@TheBillPost Agreed. My favorite Duvall role.

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I literally have no idea who this guy is, for instance. But he’s important enough to hang on the wall outside the Oregon Senate.

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One of the curious results of the Oregon Capitol renovation is that all the labels have disappeared from the portraits. Not even a name, much less an explanation as to why this fellow is standing on the beach or why that other guy is sitting by a river with a medical bag. #orpol

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@MarkFitzOregon @CapitolWong Ribbon-cutting was this afternoon for the new press room.

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Greetings from the @CapitolWong press offices. #orpol #orleg

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Sunset at Marys Peak, Dec. 29, 2025. Taken from the window of an @Amtrak_Cascades train near Tangent, Oregon.

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The importance of a good editor: Waiting in the drive-thru, I saw an employee finish up the message on this sign. A manager opened a door and called out: “It’s supposed to say ‘Closed on Christmas.’”

A subtle but important difference.

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UPDATE: This also applies to holiday potlucks. #orpol

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I love how Eugene's neighborhood associations, which are kinda/sorta part of city government, have to post an official agenda for their summer picnics. After the chair bangs the gavel down following Agenda Item 1, there must be absolutely no socializing during the concert. #orpol

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@TaylorWAnderson We have something like that in Oregon each summer.

"It still isn't burning. Here's when it might burn."

"Wildfires are coming. Here's when, where and how much to expect."

"It burned. Here's how many acres burned near you."

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@AnnaStaver Don’t worry, their comments will undoubtedly be brief.