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.
Employees fired over Ford art depicting tied-up women
CNN.com: The India-based advertising agency that created artwork of women tied up in the back of a Ford has sacked some of the employees responsible for the images.
Act-on to host first ‘Gamify Green for Good’ Hackathon
Act-On Software, a leading provider of cloud-based integrated marketing automation software, today announced that it will be hosting its first annual ‘Gamify Green for Good’ Hackathon on Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Space station capsule returns to Earth
USA Today: A private capsule carrying equipment and experiments returned to the Pacific Ocean after a 23-day round trip to the International Space Station.