News

8.8.25 That Oregon Life reports on the push back by paddle enthusiasts to the new Paddle Taxes that begin Jan 1st, 2026

8.8.25 Statesman Journal  News Article by Zach Urness - Backlash to the new Boating Permits

8.5.25 The new 'Hit Single'  - Let Us Paddle - Is released on SoundCloud, YouTube, and Facebook - Listen now!

8.5.25 Let Us Paddle begins accepting online donations! Click our DONATE button to contribute now to the Let Us Paddle PAC

8.4.25 Chief Petitioner Ben Roche appearance on the Wake Up Call morning show, KPNW with Bill London & Gerry Snyder

8.4.25 Chief Petitioner Ben Roche speaks with Jeff Kropf on Political Coffee  KSLM Radio - Link to time stamp here.

7.31.25 Willamette Week
Ballot Initiative Seeks to Repeal New Permit Fees on Standup Paddleboards and Kayaks

7.31.25 Oregon Secretary of State Approved our cover sheet & signature sheets.

7.31.25 Co-Chief Petitioner Ben Roche featured on the Lars Larson Northwest Radio Show

7.31.25 Website www.letuspaddle.com goes LIVE!

7.30.25 Oregon Secretary of State Accepted and issued our IP number 2026-053

7.23.25 KIRO Oregon found population segment not yet taxed’: Jake and Spike sound off on new permits for paddle craft

7.22.25 KGW Reports: Paddle boarding, kayaking in Oregon to require permit in 2026

7.18.25 KATU Reports: Paddlers Facing New Permit Rules in 2026

7.9.25 Ben's Viewpoint: Freedom to Float, Oregon's War on Paddleboards & Common Sense