ben fryback
@bfryback.bsky.social
Transportation Engineer (In Training)
posts and thoughts are my own
Salem, OR
posts and thoughts are my own
Salem, OR
pam bondi is quite literally a pedophile protector
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
pam bondi is quite literally a pedophile protector
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DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting.
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
All these transit riders on POINT would be left in the rain/driving if intercity transit was defunded per the transportation plan supported by Oregon Republicans.
February 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
All these transit riders on POINT would be left in the rain/driving if intercity transit was defunded per the transportation plan supported by Oregon Republicans.
Bus riders in Tualatin have posted informational signs telling others about impacts of proposed service cuts. Commute time increasing from 20-25 minutes, to an hour.
How can this be acceptable for transit, not not drivers? Imagine the pushback from cutting "car service" on I-5.
How can this be acceptable for transit, not not drivers? Imagine the pushback from cutting "car service" on I-5.
February 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Bus riders in Tualatin have posted informational signs telling others about impacts of proposed service cuts. Commute time increasing from 20-25 minutes, to an hour.
How can this be acceptable for transit, not not drivers? Imagine the pushback from cutting "car service" on I-5.
How can this be acceptable for transit, not not drivers? Imagine the pushback from cutting "car service" on I-5.
taking pictures of amtrak cascades from the accompanying intercity bus service
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
taking pictures of amtrak cascades from the accompanying intercity bus service
February 1, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
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Trump’s untrained Gestapo thugs murdered an ICU nurse in cold blood — a US citizen who worked at the VA & had no criminal record. He had a permit to carry & didn’t draw the gun. They simply murdered him.
They must be prosecuted. They must be accountable. The impunity must end.
They must be prosecuted. They must be accountable. The impunity must end.
January 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Trump’s untrained Gestapo thugs murdered an ICU nurse in cold blood — a US citizen who worked at the VA & had no criminal record. He had a permit to carry & didn’t draw the gun. They simply murdered him.
They must be prosecuted. They must be accountable. The impunity must end.
They must be prosecuted. They must be accountable. The impunity must end.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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And as I looked through the documents, one of the things that struck me is: we’ve been describing this as a bridge project. And it’s far greater than that. …I will tell you that, if those numbers are correct, we can’t build this project. There’s no way you’re going to get the money to do it.
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 AM
And as I looked through the documents, one of the things that struck me is: we’ve been describing this as a bridge project. And it’s far greater than that. …I will tell you that, if those numbers are correct, we can’t build this project. There’s no way you’re going to get the money to do it.
if you're keeping track, the city paid $50k to install a two way protected cycletrack downtown and are now spending $1 million to remove it lol
Insane stuff from Medford, OR.
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
Medford Council Approves $1 Million Plan to Restore Main Street Layout
MEDFORD, Ore. (Jan. 22, 2026) — The Medford City Council voted Jan. 21 to return Main Street to its previous traffic configuration, ending months of evaluation and public outreach following concern…
medfordalert.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:31 AM
if you're keeping track, the city paid $50k to install a two way protected cycletrack downtown and are now spending $1 million to remove it lol
Insane stuff from Medford, OR.
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
Medford Council Approves $1 Million Plan to Restore Main Street Layout
MEDFORD, Ore. (Jan. 22, 2026) — The Medford City Council voted Jan. 21 to return Main Street to its previous traffic configuration, ending months of evaluation and public outreach following concern…
medfordalert.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Insane stuff from Medford, OR.
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
Timeline of events:
2023- Medford awarded $463,000 to build a protected bike lane down their main street
2024- Public comment to the city council complained about parking and congestion
2025- Online poll asking for public opinion
medfordalert.com/2026/01/22/m...
just got an email from IT informing me Outlook is down
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM
just got an email from IT informing me Outlook is down
Sherwood man arrested, accused of participating in Jan. 6 insurrection
YouTube video by KOIN 6
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 AM
more bike rides today
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
more bike rides today
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ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
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Check out how just how lifted this pickup truck was:
January 19, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Check out how just how lifted this pickup truck was:
went for a short bike ride around the neighborhood. love da alleyways
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
went for a short bike ride around the neighborhood. love da alleyways
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Block instantly.
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Block instantly.
just cooked up with the idea to do a bridge replacement project and this is as affordable as i could make it (bridge circled in red)
January 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
just cooked up with the idea to do a bridge replacement project and this is as affordable as i could make it (bridge circled in red)
property acquisition for the future drop shaft/MAX station for the downtown MAX tunnel
TriMet GM announced the plans at a Metro transportation committee meeting this morning. The sale isn't final AFAIK, but TriMet has about $12 million set aside for it and the list price is $10 million.
bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/t...
bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/t...
TriMet to purchase former Greyhound terminal in Old Town
TriMet has had its eye on the building since at least 2017.
bikeportland.org
January 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
property acquisition for the future drop shaft/MAX station for the downtown MAX tunnel
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Earlier today WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith was asked about the leaked cost estimates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement and her response was...not incredibly encouraging.
"By getting started that's the way to help manage the costs."
"By getting started that's the way to help manage the costs."
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Earlier today WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith was asked about the leaked cost estimates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement and her response was...not incredibly encouraging.
"By getting started that's the way to help manage the costs."
"By getting started that's the way to help manage the costs."
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just a little more training bro then ice will be okay, i swear just some more training bro i promise, we can reform this
Apparently ICE goons in multi-car caravans are circling Spanish immersion preschools in the city taunting and photographing the parents and neighbors who are patrolling the school perimeter to keep kids safe.
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
just a little more training bro then ice will be okay, i swear just some more training bro i promise, we can reform this