News Just before Christmas, WW reported that 1000 Friends of Oregon is dealing with the alleged theft of a substantial sum of money. Multiple sources familiar with the case have identified the suspect at the 35-year-old land use group as its former development director, Lori A. Meadows. As 1000 Friends' development director, Meadows was responsible for raising money for the non-profit, which in ...   More

News The environmental group 1000 Friends of Oregon named a replacement for former Executive Director Bob Stacey, who left the group last year to run for Metro Council President. Here's the news release: 1000 Friends of Oregon announced today that Jason Miner has been named as its new Executive Director. Miner brings seventeen years of experience in land use planning and natural resource stewardship ...   More