Logging communities prepare for life after subsidies
The state legislature is considering bills that would allow Oregon to create its own safety net for rural timber counties instead of relying on diminishing federal subsidies.
Coburg farm plans $3M manure digester
A Washington, D.C. business is proposing to build a $3 million system on a Coburg farm that turns methane gas from cow manure into electricity.
Portland startup Carbon Audio plans new products
After the success of Portland’s Carbon Audio with their first product, the Zooka, the startup plans many new products.
Zoo celebrates Packy’s 51st birthday
The Oregon Zoo celebrated Packy’s 51st birthday this weekend. He is believed to be the oldest male Asian elephant in North America.
Most powerful quake in 40 years strikes Iran
BBCnews: The epicentre of the 7.8-magnitude quake was near the south-east city of Khash, close to the Pakistani border.
Americans support path to citizenship
CNN.com: A national poll indicates that more than eight in ten Americans support an eventual pathway to citizenship for some undocumented workers.
Apple gears up for new iPhone
Wall Street Journal: Foxconn is stepping up hiring for assembly-line workers in China, a sign that Apple is preparing for the next iPhone.
FAA orders Boeing inspections
Forbes: Federal aviation officials ordered Boeing to inspect more than 1000 737s.
Gold falls to lowest level in two years
CNN: Gold fell 9% to its lowest level in over two years.
Oregon considers motorized mining moratorium
Oregon lawmakers are considering a moratorium on suction-dredge mining.