Can we save the environment by mining asteroids?
The Atlantic: Space Adventures co-founder Eric Anderson says that mining resources from asteroids could help reduce the cost of transportation into space.
Rail-to-trail project gets $1.4M
A small coalition in Yamhill County and Washington County won $1.4 million for a new trail between McMinnville and Scoggins Valley Road.
Wave buoy may be delayed again
A potential wave energy park off the coast of Reedsport may be delayed beyond 2013, partly due to financial troubles.
Oregon green energy law opponents seek major change
A group called the Oregonians for Renewable Power wants to change the 2007 law that requires big utilities to generate 25% of their electricity from green sources by 2025.
McKenzie Bridge timber sale on hold
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can’t go forward with a controversial logging project near McKenzie Bridge.
Portland Thorns wearing Nike Swoosh
The Portland Thorns, the new National Women’s Soccer League team, were spotted wearing Nike Swooshes during their first practices.
Portland housing on the rebound
Portland home values are on the rebound, with the average selling price of $287,700.
Oregon parents more likely to join workforce
Oregon parents join the workforce at a higher rate than the national average.
Vestas no longer top in wind power
Vestas lost its world lead in wind power manufacturing to American rival GE-Wind.
Two thousand years of spring break
TheAtlantic.com: The long shadow of March mayhem, from ancient Greek festivals to white Florida beaches — and into local tax coffers.