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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon to get $16.8 million for energy projects
The U.S. Energy Department says Oregon will get $16.8 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
OSU students to use exercise machines to generate power
Students at OSU who use cardio exercise machines to lower stress after exams or stay in shape soon will become a part of the renewable energy movement.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:52 PDT 2009 by By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff
Portland's famed Powell's Books going solar
In December 2008, the company will begin harnessing the suns power with one of the largest solar electric installations in the State of Oregon.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:15 PDT 2009 by GAIL KINSEY HILL, Associated Press
Wave power makes splash off Oregon coast
Tillamook County officials are quietly playing "energy spectator" as they obtain permits to study wave energy on the Oregon coast. The sites stretch from the sea to transmission lines about three miles inland.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:00 PDT 2009 by By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salem man hopes to make fuel from cow waste
A Salem business is hoping to turn dairy waste into automobile fuel. The company plans to open a pilot plant in Salem by the end of the year that would burn a combination of wood and dairy waste.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
UP project uses bricks - made of rubber
Crews on the campus of the University of Portland were sawing and pounding their way to a new plaza by the Pilot House Wednesday -- but they weren't using even an ounce of concrete.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:56 PDT 2009 by By RYAN KOST, Associated Press Writer
Oregon bill encourages energy efficiency upgrades
Oregon lawmakers hope to encourage property owners to invest in energy efficiency upgrades by expanding a state loan program.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, AP Writer
Green legislation a tough sell in recession session
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Oregon e-cycling exceeds capacity
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:46 PDT 2009 by By TIM FOUGHT, Associated Press Writer
Oregon wants stimulus money to rev up electric cars
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:45 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Climber's road opens for summer season on Mt. St. Helens
The road to Climber's Bivouac on Mt. St. Helens has opened for the summer climbing season, though be prepared for snow ascents and descents, officials said.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Washougal solar smart house may be greenest building ever
A Vancouver builder is on track to earn one of the highest green building ratings ever for what has been dubbed a solar smart house currently under construction in Washougal, Washington.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:16 PDT 2009 by The Associated Press
Research helps scientists study carbon storage
Scientists are studying tree "breathing patterns" in the Cascades, with the hopes of learning how carbon moves through ecosystems.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By GRANT McOMIE, Kgw.com
Only on 8: Salmon poisoned by yard pesticides sold in Portland
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon company to turn dairy waste into biofuel
An Oregon business hopes to become the first company to turn dairy and wood waste into a renewable biofuel called butanol.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:10 PDT 2009 by By ANNE YEAGER, kgw.com
German immersion school in Beaverton unveils solar panels
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon House approves solar bill
The Oregon House has approved a bill to promote the generation of solar power in Oregon.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:14 PDT 2009 by By DAVID KROUGH, kgw.com
Oregon to build world's largest wind farm
The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council on Friday approved a site certificate for the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Gilliam and Morrow counties.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:48 PDT 2009 by By TERESA YUAN, KGW Staff
Free plug-in stations open for electric cars
A new fueling station opened Monday morning in Lake Oswego, but not for gasoline. The station was only for electric cars.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:12 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Corvallis named most 'eco-friendly' school
Corvallis High School has been named "America's Most Eco-Friendly School" in a competition sponsored by Wal-Mart, and was awarded a $20,000 grant to further its environmental efforts.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:52 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Portland scales back green building plan
Opposition from hurting builders has led Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman to scale back part of a green building plan that affected housing.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff
Portland 3rd best city for recycling conservation
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
Starlet Eva Longoria promotes new Portland eco-firm
Now housed in the evolving Leftbank building, where eco-conscious is more than just lip service, the next step may have just arrived as the "Greenville project."
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Portland goes dark for 'Earth Hour'
Portland's skyline was a little darker Saturday night as the city and many of its local office tenants took part in "Earth hour."
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:20 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Environmental Writer
Gov. Kulongoski signs greenhouse gas bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed a package of bills expected to level off greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by next year.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:48 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Gov. Kulongoski pursues electric car industry
Governor Kulongoski says he wants electric cars to be assembled in Oregon. He has scheduled a trade trip to Japan and China in late November to talk to Toyota and Chinese car manufacturer BYD.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff
Multnomah County collecting cell phones for recycling
Multnomah County is trying to help citizens get a little greener by hosting a cell phones recycling collection service.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:45 PDT 2009 by By RICK TAYLOR, KGW Staff
'Green' coffee roasting center opens in NE Portland
Coffee Bean International opened what it billed as the first green coffee headquarters in the Pacific Northwest, Tuesday in Northeast Portland.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:00 PDT 2009 by By KEN THOMAS and PHILIP ELLIOTT, AP
Obama hopes new auto standards will reduce pollution, oil use
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by
Shred Day held Jan. 23, 2009
Shred Day returned to KGW Newschannel 8, to help viewers get rid of documents while protect their identities and the environment.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:17 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Albany man mixes 'green' fuels to cut costs
The world isn't beating a path to his door yet, but John Knox, with his Greased Lightning Delivery, thinks that may change as word gets around.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:19 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Shred Day held at KGW Studios
Hundreds of KGW viewers came by the station's studio on June 5th to get rid of unneeded documents at the latest KGW Shred Day.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:22 PDT 2009 by kgw.com Staff
Airport parking lot targets green travelers
Commuters heading to and from Portland International Airport now have an added incentive to drive eco-friendly cars.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:52 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Growing number of Oregon wineries going solar
A small but growing number of Oregon wineries are going solar, reflecting a larger statewide trend among Oregon homeowners and business owners.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:16 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff and Associated Press
OSU professor first Oregonian selected for Obama's Cabinet
Oregon State professor Jane Lubchenco will become the first woman to head the NOAA.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:20 PDT 2009 by By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, AP Writer
Report: Conservation can meet 85% of area power needs
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:15 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Task force debates changes needed in state bottle recycling
A state task force recommendation to double the nickel deposit on beer and soft drinks, and expand the types of containers requiring a deposit, is generating controversy.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:31 PDT 2009 by Compiled by kgw.com
Easter tradition trivia
The exchange of eggs in the springtime is a custom that was centuries old when Easter was first celebrated by Christians.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:01 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon car dealerships to honor green trade-in rebates
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Report: Fluorescent bulbs may do more harm than good
If you use compact fluorescent bulbs to light your house, a new study shows you may actually be doing more harm to the environment than good.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:03 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST
North Portland company recycles clothes worldwide
American Rag and Pioneer Wiping Cloth of North Portland has been in business for 75 years.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:17 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Federal money to finance Oregon energy projects
The Obama administration says about $35 million in federal money is being set aside for projects in Oregon that reduce fossil fuel emissions and energy use.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by
Bring your old electronics to 'E-Cyling' Day
You can bring in old, too slow or burned out computer systems, including peripherals, desktop and laptop computers, keyboards, mice, and monitors, TVs, phones, DVDs and other electronics.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:03 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon companies get $340 million for electric cars
Oregon is among 25 states receiving a total of $2.4 billion in federal grants to develop the electric car industry.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:47 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Market of Choice grocery chain ditching plastic bags
An Oregon-based grocery chain will stop offering plastic bags at the checkout stand when its current supply runs out in a few weeks.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
Portland plans to recover and reuse debris from storm
The Portland Transportation Bureau plans to recover, recycle and reuse as much of the post-storm debris that's getting swept off the streets as possible.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Solar awnings installed at University of Oregon
Newly designed solar awnings are going up across the University of Oregon's campus, to provide a triple benefit of solar energy, passive cooling and daylighting.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES, kgw.com
SE Portland family join others giving up cars for 1 month
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:52 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Enterprise converts 2 Portland locations to 'hybrid branches'
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
Big new bins have Portlanders recycling more, too big for some
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:48 PDT 2009 by By DAVID KROUGH, kgw.com Staff
New rules require more aggressive recycling for businesses
The Metro Council now requires cities in the area to pass a law that says businesses will provide containers for recycling
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:11 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com and KREM.com Staff
Northwest scientists zero in on new energy source -- 'antimatter'
Scientists at Washington State University say they are one step closer to capturing positrons, a form of antimatter that could revolutionize energy production.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
New law requires Wash. state to buy recycled paper
Washington state agencies and college campuses must buy 100 percent recycled paper and cut back on printing under a measure Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Wednesday.
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Sat Aug 15 15:27:00 PDT 2009 by KGW.com Staff
Tough prison time for father & son in 'horrific' skier attack
In court Thursday, Judge Reynolds said he was "astounded" by the "horrific nature" and "absolute senselessness" of the Collinses and gave them lengthy jail sentences.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff
Vancouver considers banning plastic grocery bags
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
Bike challenge pushes pedal power for commuters
Teams from different organizations taking part in the challenge are busy logging miles and commuting to work with the push of a pedal.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:19 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Eugene, Portland tops for 'green driving' interest
Eight of the top 10 cities for 'Green' car searches were in Oregon, Washington and California. The least green driving cities were in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES. kgw.com
C-Tran trying out hybrid bus experiment
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS and TERESA YUAN, kgw.com Staff
New mass-transit bridge would service light rail, bicyclists
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:17 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Salem area may get biodiesel campus
A Willamette Valley consortium plans to turn the area's only commercial biodiesel plant into a research and education campus.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:11 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon universities trying out electric cars
Staffers at OSU say the vehicles not only help save the environment, they save time, said Angela Haney, who works in the OSU catering department.
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Sat Aug 15 15:29:24 PDT 2009 by By CIARAN GILES, Associated Press Writer
Lance Armstrong breaks collarbone in crash
Lance Armstrong fractured his collarbone Monday during a race in Spain, leaving in question his participation in the Tour de France in July.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Ocean buoys could be next wave of energy
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:11 PDT 2009 by By ANNE WILLIAMS, The Eugene Register-Guard
Oregon rock climbers blend outdoors, literature in unique class
The class adheres to a set of ethics that includes being open to new people, activities and ideas; being grateful for resources; and believing process trumps product.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:49 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Green energy industry pushes job creation for economy
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by
Recycle your old TV Saturday - get ready for digital
You can drop off your old televisions to be recycled at one of two Standard TV & Appliance locations on Saturday November 22.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:16 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Free electronic recycling centers open in Oregon
The recycling of old televisions, computers and computer monitors for free in Oregon has begun.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:15 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon DEQ urges recycling for old TVs
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality suggests keeping the old TV as a second TV for games, videos or DVDs.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:19 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Law to curb Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions passes House
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Roll carts improving recycling efforts in Portland
The state says more plastic bottles and other containers are being recycled in Oregon, and one reason is roll carts.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon county considers composting all food waste
Stale pizza. Leftover chicken. Greasy burgers. It's possible Marion County residents could soon toss all of that into a recycling bin for compost.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Take a moment to remember the planet on Earth Day
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by
Create your own Drive Less video to win Apple iMac or $3,000
Budding filmmakers can try and earn the chance to win and Apple iMac or $3000 in a contest designed to encourage people to drive less and save more.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:59 PDT 2009 by By kgw.com and AP Staff
Country's first Green Cities Expo comes to Portland
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by
'Street of Dreams' lined with Pearl condos this year
This year's show will feature 10 high-rise condos with price tags between $1 million and $4 million.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon couple trying to go 'trash free' for a whole year
A couple in Dallas, Oregon is trying to live "trash free" for an entire year.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:11 PDT 2009 by The Associated Press
PCC student says school wasteful with energy
The electrical engineering student says auto switching computers to standby after 15 minutes could save at least $50,000 a year.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff
City offering $100 rebate for water-effecient toilets
Portland residents who purchase a water-efficient toilet in the next six months may be eligible for a $100 rebate from the city.
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Sat Aug 15 15:28:52 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
Injured hiker rescued from Mt. St. Helens
Rescuers spent all night helping an injured hiker down from Mt. St. Helens, according to Skamania County sheriff's deputies.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Vote clears way for mass transit bridge in SE Portland
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By kgw.com Staff
Turn in your election signs for recycling
In addition to yard signs, city officials said they wanted people to help gather the signs placed in the public right-of-way or in vacant lots.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, Associated Press Writer
Oregon governor might veto 2 energy-related bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is looking at a possible veto of two bills he worries could slow Oregon's efforts to boost the green economy and reduce global warming.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By GARY CHITTIM, KING 5 News
Experts: Energy vampires a growing threat
An international study group says the power draw from our modern, handy gadgets could undermine our investments in energy security and climate change.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:22 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
Portlanders are now recycling - less
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:19 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Geothermal power plan gets stimulus funds
Experimental technology that might unlock the geothermal power beneath Newberry National Volcanic Monument south of Bend will get $80 million in federal stimulus funds.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:50 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com Staff
Nau clothing company back in business
After closing its doors 6 months ago, the green clothing company "Nau" reopened for business.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:59 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Horizon seeks permit for second Oregon wind farm
The Houston, Texas, company plans to build the Antelope Ridge Wind Farm on a 47,000-acre site about 10 miles southeast of La Grande.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:24 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Green political agenda withers in recession
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
New program in Clackamas allows more TV recycling
At CRT Processing in Clackamas, the belts are moving, the drills drilling, and the forklifts lifting. But it's just a matter of time before that plant is even busier.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By MICHAEL BENNER and Kgw.com Staff
Car-free street proposed near Lloyd Center
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Bill would make Portland a testing zone for 'congestion pricing'
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
'Urban Farm Collective' gardens taking off in Portland
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:50 PDT 2009 by By KEELY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Expert offers 5 simple ways to bring down energy bills this winter
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:18 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon plant reverts plastics to oil
A Brooks company, Agri-Plas, is turning waste plastics back into the oil the plastics were made from.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:23 PDT 2009 by By KEELY CHALMERS, kgw.com
PGE unveils ambitious solar power project
Portland's electric utility has rolled out its largest solar project ever, installing some 900 solar panels that will produce enough electricity to power 100 homes.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By DAVE NORTHFIELD, kgw.com
Portland drivers try 'low car' diet
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:55 PDT 2009 by By ASSOCIATED PRESS
European green could be the next big thing
As the building industry searches for the next big thing, the likelihood increases that builders, developers, architects and engineers will continue pushing the boundaries of what constitutes sustainable design -- and they may look to Europeans for leadership.
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Sat Aug 15 15:28:57 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
$6.2 million in maintenance, upgrades for Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens National Monument will receive more than $6.2 million in funding for maintenance and improvements, Congressman Brian Baird announced Tuesday.
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Sat Aug 15 15:25:59 PDT 2009 by The Associated Press
Kulongoski: Electric cars part of Oregon's future economy
Gov. Ted Kulongoski test-drove an all-electric vehicle from Nissan in Portland Monday and touted it as part of Oregon's future green economy.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:18 PDT 2009 by By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press
U.S. takes first step toward regulating greenhouse gases
The EPA concluded Friday that greenhouse gases linked to climate change "endanger public health and welfare," setting the stage for regulating them under federal law.
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:21 PDT 2009 by By JOE MICHAELS, kgw.com
House made of all recycled materials unveiled in SE Portland
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Sat Aug 15 15:26:19 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Bottle bill expansion getting watered down
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Feb 20 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk Right Left Commentary: Lars Larson and David Sarasohn Sound Off
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Apr 10 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary: Is America a Christian Nation?
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Jan 23 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Sam Adams Scandal: Commissioner Randy Leonard WW Reporter Nigel Jaquiss Discuss
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Feb 13 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Oregon Economy Stimulus Discussion
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Mar 06 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight talk From the Left Right - Kicker Check Debate
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Sat Jul 18 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Discussion - Oregon Stimulus Money... Is it working?
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Thu Jan 15 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk, 1/17 Obama Inauguration Race Relations
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Feb 27 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Oregon Business Economy Discussion
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Sun Feb 22 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Lumberjax Peter Morgan One on One
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Feb 20 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Blumenauer Discusses Stimulus Deal
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Mar 13 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk: Exclusive Interviews with Kroger Atty. General Thomas Friedman NY Times Columnist
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Feb 27 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary from the Right Left - Oregon Education
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Tue Jan 27 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Randy Leonard on Adams' scandal
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Mar 27 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk from the left and right: Chavez street controversy
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Fri Mar 06 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: MLS Soccer to Portland? Merritt Paulson Weighs In
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Thu Jul 02 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Is LensCrafters selling used frames as new?
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Sat Feb 07 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk: Exclusive Breedlove Interview
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri May 01 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk: Swine Flu Discussion with Local Doctors
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri May 01 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary: What Grade Would You Give Pres. Obama's First 100 Days?
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 24 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk, April 25, 2009: Mult. Co. Chair Ted Wheeler on the Budget, Fmr. Sen. Gordon Smith Discusses his Future
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Sun Feb 15 22:00:00 PST 2009 by
Straight Talk from the Left: Sarasohn oregon Stimulus
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 03 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk 4/04/09 - Commissioner Randy Leonard
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Jun 12 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary - Measure 57 Budget Delays
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Mar 27 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk: Newspaper Print Troubles Today's Journalism vs. Tomorrow's Future
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Mar 13 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary from the left right: Lars Sarasohn
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Tue Sep 02 22:00:00 PDT 2008 by
Chopper airlifts woman from Mt. St. Helens
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 10 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk 4/11/09 - Health Care Reform: controlling costs and improving care
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 03 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary: Obama Forcing out GM's CEO
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Wed Jun 10 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Mt. St. Helens a 'super' volcano?
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Sat Jul 18 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk Commentary from the Left Right
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 17 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk from the Left Right 4/18/2009
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Fri Apr 17 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk 4/18/09 Oregon Budget Deficit Unemployment
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Fri Jun 12 22:00:00 PDT 2009 by
Straight Talk - Liquified Natural Gas Terminals Along the Columbia
It’s the nation’s largest optical store chain, and it had a secret. At least until KGW obtained an internal company memo. Turns out those expensive new glasses you just purchased might have already been worn by another customer.
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Thu Apr 02 12:59:00 PDT 2009 by By kgw.com Staff
Planning the perfect Easter egg hunt
Some believe the tradition of the Easter egg hunt stems from the belief that the Easter Bunny sometimes dropped eggs along its journey.
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Fri Apr 17 10:05:00 PDT 2009 by By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press
U.S. takes first step toward regulating greenhouse gases
The EPA concluded Friday that greenhouse gases linked to climate change "endanger public health and welfare," setting the stage for regulating them under federal law.
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Mon Apr 20 07:03:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon plant reverts plastics to oil
A Brooks company, Agri-Plas, is turning waste plastics back into the oil the plastics were made from.
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Mon Apr 20 07:46:00 PDT 2009 by By kgw.com and AP Staff
Country's first Green Cities Expo comes to Portland
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Wed Apr 22 10:38:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Take a moment to remember the planet on Earth Day
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Wed Apr 22 11:08:00 PDT 2009 by By TIM FOUGHT, Associated Press Writer
Oregon wants stimulus money to rev up electric cars
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Tue May 05 16:35:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Bottle bill expansion getting watered down
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Tue May 05 17:26:00 PDT 2009 by By GRANT McOMIE, Kgw.com
Only on 8: Salmon poisoned by yard pesticides sold in Portland
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Thu May 07 07:18:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
New law requires Wash. state to buy recycled paper
Washington state agencies and college campuses must buy 100 percent recycled paper and cut back on printing under a measure Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Wednesday.
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Wed May 13 10:31:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon company to turn dairy waste into biofuel
An Oregon business hopes to become the first company to turn dairy and wood waste into a renewable biofuel called butanol.
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Wed May 13 18:41:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Oregon e-cycling exceeds capacity
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Thu May 07 17:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon universities trying out electric cars
Staffers at OSU say the vehicles not only help save the environment, they save time, said Angela Haney, who works in the OSU catering department.
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Fri May 08 11:40:00 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Eugene, Portland tops for 'green driving' interest
Eight of the top 10 cities for 'Green' car searches were in Oregon, Washington and California. The least green driving cities were in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
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Fri May 08 17:32:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Law to curb Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions passes House
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Tue May 19 09:42:00 PDT 2009 by By KEN THOMAS and PHILIP ELLIOTT, AP
Obama hopes new auto standards will reduce pollution, oil use
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Wed May 20 09:42:00 PDT 2009 by By MICHAEL BENNER and Kgw.com Staff
Car-free street proposed near Lloyd Center
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Wed May 20 18:36:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
'Urban Farm Collective' gardens taking off in Portland
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Sat May 16 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By GARY CHITTIM, KING 5 News
Experts: Energy vampires a growing threat
An international study group says the power draw from our modern, handy gadgets could undermine our investments in energy security and climate change.
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Sun May 24 07:40:00 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, AP Writer
Green legislation a tough sell in recession session
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Sun May 24 08:43:00 PDT 2009 by By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salem man hopes to make fuel from cow waste
A Salem business is hoping to turn dairy waste into automobile fuel. The company plans to open a pilot plant in Salem by the end of the year that would burn a combination of wood and dairy waste.
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Mon May 25 16:14:00 PDT 2009 by The Associated Press
PCC student says school wasteful with energy
The electrical engineering student says auto switching computers to standby after 15 minutes could save at least $50,000 a year.
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Wed May 27 23:03:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Bill would make Portland a testing zone for 'congestion pricing'
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Mon Jun 01 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Shred Day held at KGW Studios
Hundreds of KGW viewers came by the station's studio on June 5th to get rid of unneeded documents at the latest KGW Shred Day.
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Sat May 23 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ANNE WILLIAMS, The Eugene Register-Guard
Oregon rock climbers blend outdoors, literature in unique class
The class adheres to a set of ethics that includes being open to new people, activities and ideas; being grateful for resources; and believing process trumps product.
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Sat May 30 15:20:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com and KREM.com Staff
Northwest scientists zero in on new energy source -- 'antimatter'
Scientists at Washington State University say they are one step closer to capturing positrons, a form of antimatter that could revolutionize energy production.
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Sun Jun 07 15:25:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Geothermal power plan gets stimulus funds
Experimental technology that might unlock the geothermal power beneath Newberry National Volcanic Monument south of Bend will get $80 million in federal stimulus funds.
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Mon Jun 22 08:59:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Vote clears way for mass transit bridge in SE Portland
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Tue Jun 23 12:58:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Washougal solar smart house may be greenest building ever
A Vancouver builder is on track to earn one of the highest green building ratings ever for what has been dubbed a solar smart house currently under construction in Washougal, Washington.
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Mon Jun 29 15:12:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Corvallis named most 'eco-friendly' school
Corvallis High School has been named "America's Most Eco-Friendly School" in a competition sponsored by Wal-Mart, and was awarded a $20,000 grant to further its environmental efforts.
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Thu Jul 02 13:09:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon car dealerships to honor green trade-in rebates
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Wed Jun 24 16:56:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon House approves solar bill
The Oregon House has approved a bill to promote the generation of solar power in Oregon.
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Fri Jun 26 17:04:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon to get $16.8 million for energy projects
The U.S. Energy Department says Oregon will get $16.8 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
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Mon Jul 06 16:59:00 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, Associated Press Writer
Oregon governor might veto 2 energy-related bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is looking at a possible veto of two bills he worries could slow Oregon's efforts to boost the green economy and reduce global warming.
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Wed Jul 22 15:52:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Environmental Writer
Gov. Kulongoski signs greenhouse gas bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed a package of bills expected to level off greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by next year.
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Mon Aug 03 11:46:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST
North Portland company recycles clothes worldwide
American Rag and Pioneer Wiping Cloth of North Portland has been in business for 75 years.
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Mon Aug 03 18:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon couple trying to go 'trash free' for a whole year
A couple in Dallas, Oregon is trying to live "trash free" for an entire year.
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Wed Aug 05 12:04:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon companies get $340 million for electric cars
Oregon is among 25 states receiving a total of $2.4 billion in federal grants to develop the electric car industry.
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Wed Aug 05 18:56:00 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES, kgw.com
SE Portland family join others giving up cars for 1 month
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Fri Aug 07 12:04:00 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
Starlet Eva Longoria promotes new Portland eco-firm
Now housed in the evolving Leftbank building, where eco-conscious is more than just lip service, the next step may have just arrived as the "Greenville project."
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Sun Jul 05 06:01:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Green political agenda withers in recession
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Tue Aug 11 16:03:00 PDT 2009 by By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, AP Writer
Report: Conservation can meet 85% of area power needs
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Mon Mar 23 17:50:00 PDT 2009 by By GRANT McOMIE for Kgw.com
Grant McOmie: Elk herd starving on Mt. St. Helens
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Wed Apr 22 10:38:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Take a moment to remember the planet on Earth Day
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Wed Apr 22 11:08:00 PDT 2009 by By TIM FOUGHT, Associated Press Writer
Oregon wants stimulus money to rev up electric cars
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Tue May 05 16:35:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Bottle bill expansion getting watered down
An expansion to Oregon's bottle bill, which has already had a rocky path through the legislature this session, is being sent back to committee by the House for the third time.
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Tue May 05 17:26:00 PDT 2009 by By GRANT McOMIE, Kgw.com
Only on 8: Salmon poisoned by yard pesticides sold in Portland
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Sun May 10 13:23:00 PDT 2009 by By MARY HUDETZ, Associated Press Writer
Once booming, Bend tumbles
A slumping housing market and a city jobless rate that's ballooned to 17% havestalled hit this once-booming recreational Meca..
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Thu May 07 07:18:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
New law requires Wash. state to buy recycled paper
Washington state agencies and college campuses must buy 100 percent recycled paper and cut back on printing under a measure Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Wednesday.
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Wed May 13 10:31:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon company to turn dairy waste into biofuel
An Oregon business hopes to become the first company to turn dairy and wood waste into a renewable biofuel called butanol.
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Wed May 13 18:41:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
Oregon e-cycling exceeds capacity
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Thu May 07 17:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon universities trying out electric cars
Staffers at OSU say the vehicles not only help save the environment, they save time, said Angela Haney, who works in the OSU catering department.
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Fri May 08 11:40:00 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Eugene, Portland tops for 'green driving' interest
Eight of the top 10 cities for 'Green' car searches were in Oregon, Washington and California. The least green driving cities were in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
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Fri May 08 17:32:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Law to curb Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions passes House
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Tue May 19 09:42:00 PDT 2009 by By KEN THOMAS and PHILIP ELLIOTT, AP
Obama hopes new auto standards will reduce pollution, oil use
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Wed May 20 09:42:00 PDT 2009 by By MICHAEL BENNER and Kgw.com Staff
Car-free street proposed near Lloyd Center
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Wed May 20 18:36:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELEY CHALMERS, kgw.com
'Urban Farm Collective' gardens taking off in Portland
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Wed May 20 21:45:00 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Bend multi-sport legend Steve Larsen dies at 39
Larsen rode professionally alongside Lance Armstrong early in his career, then went on to excel in mountain bike racing, before eventually become one of the world's top triathletes.
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Sat May 16 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By GARY CHITTIM, KING 5 News
Experts: Energy vampires a growing threat
An international study group says the power draw from our modern, handy gadgets could undermine our investments in energy security and climate change.
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Sat May 16 18:14:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
9 arrested in Bend prostitution sting
Bend police say the first major prostitution bust in recent memory landed six women and three men in jail after an online sting.
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Sun May 24 07:40:00 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, AP Writer
Green legislation a tough sell in recession session
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Sun May 24 08:43:00 PDT 2009 by By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salem man hopes to make fuel from cow waste
A Salem business is hoping to turn dairy waste into automobile fuel. The company plans to open a pilot plant in Salem by the end of the year that would burn a combination of wood and dairy waste.
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Mon May 25 16:14:00 PDT 2009 by The Associated Press
PCC student says school wasteful with energy
The electrical engineering student says auto switching computers to standby after 15 minutes could save at least $50,000 a year.
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Wed May 27 23:03:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Bill would make Portland a testing zone for 'congestion pricing'
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Mon Jun 01 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Shred Day held at KGW Studios
Hundreds of KGW viewers came by the station's studio on June 5th to get rid of unneeded documents at the latest KGW Shred Day.
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Sat May 23 06:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ANNE WILLIAMS, The Eugene Register-Guard
Oregon rock climbers blend outdoors, literature in unique class
The class adheres to a set of ethics that includes being open to new people, activities and ideas; being grateful for resources; and believing process trumps product.
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Sat May 30 15:20:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com and KREM.com Staff
Northwest scientists zero in on new energy source -- 'antimatter'
Scientists at Washington State University say they are one step closer to capturing positrons, a form of antimatter that could revolutionize energy production.
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Sun Jun 07 15:25:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Geothermal power plan gets stimulus funds
Experimental technology that might unlock the geothermal power beneath Newberry National Volcanic Monument south of Bend will get $80 million in federal stimulus funds.
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Mon Jun 22 08:59:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Vote clears way for mass transit bridge in SE Portland
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Tue Jun 23 12:58:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Washougal solar smart house may be greenest building ever
A Vancouver builder is on track to earn one of the highest green building ratings ever for what has been dubbed a solar smart house currently under construction in Washougal, Washington.
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Sat Jun 20 08:06:00 PDT 2009 by By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bend rider's place in Tour de France in Limbo
Oregon bicycle racer Chris Horner's role in the Tour de France is still uncertain. The Bend cyclist's name is on a list of seven who may be picked. Only three will be chosen
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Mon Jun 29 15:12:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Corvallis named most 'eco-friendly' school
Corvallis High School has been named "America's Most Eco-Friendly School" in a competition sponsored by Wal-Mart, and was awarded a $20,000 grant to further its environmental efforts.
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Thu Jul 02 13:09:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon car dealerships to honor green trade-in rebates
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Wed Jun 24 16:56:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon House approves solar bill
The Oregon House has approved a bill to promote the generation of solar power in Oregon.
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Fri Jun 26 17:04:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
Oregon to get $16.8 million for energy projects
The U.S. Energy Department says Oregon will get $16.8 million in federal stimulus money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
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Mon Jul 06 16:59:00 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, Associated Press Writer
Oregon governor might veto 2 energy-related bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is looking at a possible veto of two bills he worries could slow Oregon's efforts to boost the green economy and reduce global warming.
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Fri Jul 10 09:34:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
80-year-old Bend man dead in train accident
An 80-year-old man died early Friday when he was struck by a train in Central Oregon.
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Mon Jul 20 23:00:00 PDT 2009 by By WAYNE HAVRELLY, kgw.com Staff
KGW investigates new Tualatin home full of mold
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Wed Jul 22 15:52:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Environmental Writer
Gov. Kulongoski signs greenhouse gas bills
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed a package of bills expected to level off greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by next year.
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Thu Jul 23 12:43:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Lance Armstrong to form cycling team with Radio Shack
Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year's Tour de France.
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Mon Aug 03 11:46:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST
North Portland company recycles clothes worldwide
American Rag and Pioneer Wiping Cloth of North Portland has been in business for 75 years.
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Mon Aug 03 18:00:00 PDT 2009 by By ERICA HEARTQUIST, kgw.com
Oregon couple trying to go 'trash free' for a whole year
A couple in Dallas, Oregon is trying to live "trash free" for an entire year.
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Wed Aug 05 12:04:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Oregon companies get $340 million for electric cars
Oregon is among 25 states receiving a total of $2.4 billion in federal grants to develop the electric car industry.
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Wed Aug 05 18:56:00 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES, kgw.com
SE Portland family join others giving up cars for 1 month
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Fri Aug 07 12:04:00 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
Starlet Eva Longoria promotes new Portland eco-firm
Now housed in the evolving Leftbank building, where eco-conscious is more than just lip service, the next step may have just arrived as the "Greenville project."
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Sun Jul 05 06:01:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Green political agenda withers in recession
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Tue Aug 11 16:03:00 PDT 2009 by By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, AP Writer
Report: Conservation can meet 85% of area power needs
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Wed Aug 12 09:11:00 PDT 2009 by ERIN GOLDEN, Bend Bulletin
Bend bike accidents prompt deeper look at safety
An unusual rash of crashes involving bikes and cars in Central Oregon has led to new outreach programs on safety.
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Mon Aug 17 09:12:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com
Paddle Oregon underway today from Eugene to Salem
Canoeists and kayakers will see osprey, beavers and other wildlife and learn about the history of the Willamette River.
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Wed Aug 19 18:03:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELY CHALMERS for Kgw.com
BPA installs meters to predict wind power
The Bonneville Power Administration installed the first of 13 new wind meters near the Troutdale Airport on Wednesday
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Fri Aug 21 07:57:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Bend teen survives fall near Mt. Bachelor summit
A Bend teenager survived a 150-foot fall near the summit of Mount Bachelor.
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Tue Aug 25 20:02:00 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES and Kgw.com Staff
Portland federal building gets $133M green upgrade
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Wed Aug 26 18:39:00 PDT 2009 by By RANDY NEVES, Kgw.com
Free rides for Portland high school students
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Mon Aug 31 08:07:00 PDT 2009 by By KGW Staff
City: Portland public toilets could be a model for the world
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Mon Aug 31 19:41:00 PDT 2009 by By PAT DOORIS, Kgw.com Staff
New Portland law bans noisy leaf blowers
Noise Enforcement officers may have one ear cocked toward your back yard work this fall as a new law limits the loudness of leaf blowers in Portland.
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Tue Sep 01 11:46:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Bend driver sentenced for 7th drunk driving arrest
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following his seventh conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicants.
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Wed Sep 02 09:00:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Corvallis High needs more green for solar dream
The school got a $20,000 grant from Wal-Mart this summer after taking home the grand prize in the retailer's "Earth Day Every Day School Challenge."
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Wed Sep 02 10:19:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
$140 million in stimulus grants goes to Oregon wind farms
Part of the Obama administration's economic recovery program, the grants are meant to jumpstart renewable energy projects.
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Thu Sep 03 07:50:00 PDT 2009 by By MARK MORICAL, The (Bend) Bulletin
Bend man climbs Three Sisters in less than 7 hours
Mitch Thompson climbed all three of the central Oregon Cascade peaks in less time than most people spend at work each day.
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Tue Sep 08 20:09:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELY CHALMERS, Kgw.com
County's old 'Poor Farm' nets 3,000 pounds of produce
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Thu Sep 10 17:48:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com and AP Staff
EPA emissions ruling appeal could limit Oregon regulation
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Wed Sep 16 17:54:00 PDT 2009 by By KEELY CHALMERS for Kgw.com
Portland neighborhood joins forces to 'go solar'
The project is called "Solarize Portland" and on Wednesday, after months of preparations the first solar panel went up atop Christophe and Lori Murphy's Mount Tabor home.
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Thu Oct 29 15:55:00 PDT 2009 by Aaron Weiss
Watch & interact with Live @ 7
How to watch KGW's Live @ 7 even if you don't have a TV
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Wed Sep 23 06:57:00 PDT 2009 by By BRAD CAIN, Associated Press
Environmentalists target new Oregon legislation
Oregon lawmakers can expect pressure by conservationists to curb greenhouse gases, expand Oregon's bottle deposit law and tighten rules over siting of destination resorts.
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Wed Sep 23 17:28:00 PDT 2009 by By JOE SMITH, kgw.com
Oregon-made electric car gets 190 mpg for under $20,000
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Thu Sep 24 08:22:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS and SCOTT BURTON, Kgw.com
Bike commuters set Portland apart
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Fri Sep 25 18:00:00 PDT 2009 by By TERESA YUAN, kgw.com Staff
Portland middle school debuts new low-energy building
The school in Northeast Portland took after the famous inventor and created its own Renaissance in recycling and sustainability.
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Mon Sep 28 09:46:00 PDT 2009 by By SARAH LEMON, Mail Tribune
'Sustainable fish' bypasses wholesale straight to consumers
Fisherman freeze everything caught in excess of their weekly orders and an Oregon man is now bringing that "fresh-frozen" food to market instead of processors.
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Wed Sep 30 08:22:00 PDT 2009 by By JEFF BARNARD, AP Writer
Utility agrees to remove 4 Klamath River hydroelectric dams
The agreement was considered a milestone in efforts to resolve a decades-long water battle and restore a major West Coast salmon run.
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Thu Oct 08 12:50:00 PDT 2009 by By ERIC ADAMS, Kgw.com Staff
Portland Fashion Week promises newest in recycled design
Designers, artists and the best of Portland's eco-sheik fashionista scene will mix with bicyclists and recyclists in homage to sustainability now through Sunday.
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Sun Oct 18 10:29:00 PDT 2009 by Associated Press
Activists push for cleaner Northwest energy
The final public hearing on the latest Northwest regional power plan drew a much larger crowd than in the past, as activists continued the push for cleaner energy.
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Thu Oct 22 18:06:00 PDT 2009 by By JOE SMITH, KGW.com
New Pizzicato rises from recycled materials
It's about the three R's of recycling, repurposing and reusing. That's how pizza maker Pizzicato sees it. When it came time to open a new store, sustainability along with a slice is now part of the new menu.
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Sun Oct 25 08:49:00 PDT 2009 by By Kgw.com Staff
Hundreds turn out for 350 Action Day in Portland
Hundreds of people in the Portland Metro area joined with activists in more than 140-countries for an international "day of action" on Saturday.
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Tue Oct 27 17:29:00 PDT 2009 by By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw.com Staff
Portland family wins Drive Less, Save More challenge
By riding their bikes, using TriMet buses and MAX and Zip cars, the Markely family of four cut their car usage from 500 miles per week to just 44 miles.
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Thu Oct 29 23:00:00 PDT 2009 by By WAYNE HAVRELLY, KGW.com
Macy's makes good on fake diamonds
Months after buying what Glenn Winther thought was a diamond tennis bracelet for his wife, the couple discovered the diamonds were fake.
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Sun Nov 01 00:15:00 PDT 2009 by By Associated Press
2008 best yet for energy efficiency in NW
Improved energy efficiency reduced power demand by an amount equal to about 148,000 homes across the Northwest last year.
