Bugs to be earth’s last survivors
BBC: The last surviving creatures on Earth will be tiny organisms living deep underground, according to scientists.
Gabby Gifford shoots gun while on tour
CNN: The former Arizona Congresswoman was on the second stop of a week-long, seven state tour across the nation trying to build public support for enhanced background checks for gun purchases.
Volcanoes sink after big earthquakes
Yahoo News: New studies indicate that huge earthquakes can diminish the height of nearby volcanoes.
Squirrel cuts power to 9000 in Portland
KOIN: A squirrel is responsible for a power outage that is affecting more than 9,000 Multnomah County PGE customers.
Columbia River Crossing dead in the water
Columbia River Crossing managers are closing the project, ending 96 jobs.
Oregon budget cycle begins
Oregon’s two-year budget cycle begins today without a completed budget.
Oregon cracks down on charities
Oregon is the first state to crack down on charities that spend too little of their money on their missions.
Daimler Trucks workers strike
Union workers at Daimler Trucks North America’s Swan Island plant are on strike.
Made in America house sells for $2.1M
A West Linn house built with all American materials has pre-sold for $2.1 million.
Performer dies in Cirque du Soleil accident
CBSnews: A Paris-born performer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Ka” died after a fall during a show in Las Vegas.