Brazilian invention lights homes without electricity
BBC: A Brazilian mechanic has come up with a way of illuminating his house during the day without electricity – using plastic bottles filled with water and a tiny bit of bleach.
New Bend business recharges athletes
Recharge in Bend offers high-tech expensive equipment to help recharge athletes without a doctor’s prescription.
Woman ordered to change child’s name from Messiah to Martin
US News: A Tennessee judge ruled that a mother must change her son’s name from “Messiah” out of respect for Jesus Christ.
Oregon GOP gets new chairman
Oregon’s Republican Party selected former congressional candidate Art Robinson as chairman.
Dakine restructuring under new ownership
Hood River-based alternative-sport brand Dakine is recovering under new ownership after a bumpy few years being owned by Billabong.
UO’s football center causes controversy
The theme of aggressiveness that shows up throughout the new Hatfield-Dowlin Oregon Complex football performance center is causing controversy.
Man files noise suit against Oregon wind turbines
An Eastern Oregon man filed a lawsuit alleging Ione’s Willow Creek wind farm is too loud.
Eugene food cart owners plan restaurant
The owners of a popular food cart in Eugene, Cart De Frisco, plan to open a restaurant on Franklin Boulevard.
Beaverton could hire new employees to meet demand
Beaverton’s building division is requesting authorization to hire new employees due to a major uptick in new construction.
Portland saves 11 affordable housing buildings
Portland’s Housing Bureau preserved 11 affordable housing buildings over the past five years.