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Amazon wants giant bio-domes for downtown Seattle campus
Amazon has redesigned the heart of its proposed Denny Triangle campus. At the center, instead of a low rise office building, new renderings show three orbs with exteriors made almost entirely of glass.
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Hanford officials hid leak evidence from panel
Documents obtained by KING 5 show that WRPS downplayed radioactive leak concerns despite having laboratory results that said otherwise.
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A warming Alaska climate forces relocation
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Ore. Rep Schrader stirs organic farming debate
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But one Congressman called organics "a continued assault on agriculture."
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What do we eat? New food map will tell us
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.
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Portland restaurant specializes in insects
This week, the UN released a 200-page report outlining all the benefits of edible insects.
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Portland charity pub aims to change the world
Having a pint at the Oregon Public House could help change the world. The idea to leverage increasing alcohol sales in a struggling economy began three years ago for the new Portland charity pub.
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Ocean's 'shipworm' mollusks have health benefits
A shipworm is not a worm at all. In fact, it’s a mollusk and is closely related to clams.
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Grant's Getaways-Oregon's Secret Garden
Grant shows off two striking sites for the price of one stop near Reedsport, including “Oregon’s Secret Garden."
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Olympia oysters thrive again on Oregon Coast
It was such a delicacy, Oregon's only native oyster was harvested to near extinction more than a century ago.
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McDonald's supplier resumes genetically-altered potato effort
A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds.
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AP IMPACT: Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths
CONVERSE COUNTY, Wyo. (AP) — It happens about once a month here, on the barren foothills of one of America's green-energy boomtowns: A soaring golden eagle slams into a wind farm's spinning turbine and falls, mangled and lifeless, to the ground.
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Dutch elm disease threatens trees in Portland
Dutch elm disease has wiped out elm tree populations in other parts of the country, and some Portlanders were working to keep it from destroying their beloved neighborhood trees.
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Eat more insects; good for you, good for world
Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits.
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GAO faults management of Hanford cleanup
The investigative arm of Congress is not happy with what they found at Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The GOA testified before Congress that the agency running the Hanford nuclear cleanup is not keeping track of money being spent there.
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Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Amtrak has unveiled at a plant in California the first of 70 new locomotives, marking what the national passenger railroad service said it hopes will be a new era of better reliability, streamlined maintenance and more energy efficiency.
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Project aims to track big city carbon footprints
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above the city trace the invisible puffs of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases that waft skyward.
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Grant's Getaways - A Gorgeous new bikeway
Grant shows us an ambitious project that puts you face to face with one of the true wonders of the state: the old Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway is now a byway restored.
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Search for remains of Native American children at Hillsboro farm
History detectives gathered Monday along a farm field on Northwest 253rd road in Hillsboro to try and find the remains of Native American children.
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Seattle bike share program to launch next year
Puget Sound Bike Share plans to add 500 bicycles on Seattle streets. yclists will be able to check out a bike at 50 street-side stops in the downtown area.
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Solar nano lily pads may help solve water pollution
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Photos: World's most advanced solar-powered plane
Early Saturday morning the world’s most advanced solar-powered airplane will be arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Money trumps safety at Hanford, experts say
The way contracts are structured at the Hanford Site could discourage companies from reporting problems, according to leading nuclear waste policy experts.
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Giardia cases spike in Portland-area dogs
Local veterinarians are seeing an unusual spike in the number of dogs getting Giardia, an infection that can easily be passed to people
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Decades-old question: Is antibacterial soap safe?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a chemical that's been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby's basinet.
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Several types of plastic no longer recyclable
After more than a decade of accepting plastics, recycling centers are saying "no" to some of them. The change comes because of a sudden decision by China to stop buying several types of rigid plastics from collection centers in the U.S.
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UN says 2012 was 9th-hottest year since 1850
GENEVA (AP) — The World Meteorological Organization says last year was the ninth-warmest since record-keeping began in 1850, despite the cooling effect of the weather pattern called La Nina.
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Oregon's air quality improving
On Wednesday, the American Lung Association released its “State of the Air" report. Overall, Oregon’s air quality is improving but the American Lung Association says there's still a lot of work we need to do.
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Five top fruits and veggies for kidney health
Mackie Shilstone recommends five fruits and vegetables to help maintain kidney health.
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Volt is unique, high-tech drive
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has a lot going for it.
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Timbers green up Hosford Middle School on Earth Day
The MLS Works/Continental Tires "How Green Are Your Goals" program picked Hosford Middle School in Portland receive green energy upgrades.
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KGW's Grant McOmie among authors hosted at Ore. Capitol
The Oregon State Capitol hosted some of the state's best-known authors Tuesday, including KGW’s own Grant McOmie.
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Men more prone to serious yoga injuries
Stress relief, pain relief, a better night's rest - all good reasons to give yoga a try, right? Maybe not if you're a man.
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SoloPower suspending Portland operations
A government-backed solar power company says it will suspend its Portland operations in June and lay off 29 workers.
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'Clean your plate' could affect a child's weight
A new study shows those common parental practices might have a negative impact on a child’s weight.
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History of Earth Day
Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.
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Governor's girlfriend is 'Grimm' beast for Earth Day
As part of an Earth Day challenge, Oregon's First Lady Cylvia Hayes underwent a dramatic transformation into a character from NBC's "Grimm."
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New Seasons achieves zero waste
New Seasons Markets is cementing its green reputation with the distinction of being zero waste.
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Group kicks off planting of ancient tree clones
COPEMISH, Mich. (AP) — A team led by a nurseryman from northern Michigan and his sons has raced against time for two decades, snipping branches from some of the world's biggest and most durable trees with plans to produce clones that could restore ancient forests and help fight climate change.
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WA panel considers rules for octopus harvest
Officials began reviewing those rules after a legal hunt of an octopus near Alki Point in Seattle last October prompted public outcry.
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Freezing over; start planting garden
Monday's temperature dip to near-freezing was likely, for much of the metro area, the end of freezing temperatures until next fall.
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West Linn neighbors oppose compost facility
S&H Logging wants to build a composting facility at what is now a Christmas tree farm at the corner of Southwest Stafford and Borland Road. Neighbors say the facility would sit right across the street from two schools.
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Wash. keepers report spike in bee deaths
Colonies of bees have been mysteriously dying at alarming rates, but some in Thurston County think they know how to solve the problem.
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OSU scientists turn wine-making waste into biodegradable products
Scientists have come up with a way to turn the pulp left behind in the wine-making process at Oregon vineyards into usable products.
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Grant's Getaways: Mt Pisgah Arboretum
Grant takes us to the southern end of the Willamette Valley where they hold on to Oregon history through a botanical preserve at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum.
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Goodbye fluorescent bulb? Philips says yes.
AMSTERDAM (AP) — If you've worked in an office, you're probably familiar with the soft glow of fluorescent tubes drifting from the ceiling. If Europe's Philips brand is right, those lamps could soon be history.
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Mariners offer vegan chili cheese dog
Heading to Safeco Field for the Mariners home opener? Come with an appetite, because Safeco Field has a lot of new food items to entice hungry Mariners fans.
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Students donate money to restore water for fish
ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Students at Southern Oregon University are donating money to put water back in a Klamath Basin creek to help fish.
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Protesters try to save 5 downtown Salem trees
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — About a dozen people carried signs Tuesday in downtown Salem to protest the decision to allow a U.S. bank branch to cut down five mature trees.
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Amtrak ridership hits record levels in fiscal 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak ridership increased in the first six months of fiscal year 2013, with ridership in March setting a record as the single best month ever in Amtrak's history, the railroad said Tuesday.
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Coast birds to be hazed to protect salmon
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife workers are scaring off birds to protect spring salmon along the coast.
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Concordia College enlists program to monitor food waste
At Portland’s Concordia University, finding a solution to its growing food waste was a priority. They wanted to know why so much food was not making it to the cafeteria tables.
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Nuclear board warns of Hanford explosion risk
Underground tanks that hold a stew of toxic, radioactive waste at the nation's most contaminated nuclear site pose a possible risk of explosion, according to a nuclear safety board.
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Environmental group pans Gorge coal trains
An environmental group is shining a spotlight on just how much damage it says coal trains are causing as they roll through the Columbia River Gorge.
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Cleaner gas rule would mean higher price at pump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration's newest anti-pollution plan would ping American drivers where they wince the most: at the gas pump. That makes arguments weighing the cost against the health benefits politically potent.
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Stronger smelt run returns to the Sandy River
Visitors lined the banks of the Sandy River this weekend to catch a glimpse of smelt for the first time in a dozen years.
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Solar plane plans stops in Phoenix, Dallas, NYC
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — A solar-powered plane that has wowed aviation fans in Europe is set to travel across the United States with stops in Phoenix, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and New York, organizers of the trip announced Thursday.
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In a Chicago suburb, an indoor farm goes 'mega'
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (AP) — Farming in abandoned warehouses has become a hot trend in the Midwest — with varying degrees of success — as more entrepreneurs worldwide experiment with indoor growing systems in attempts to grow more food locally.
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Lululemon: Downward dog not required for returns
NEW YORK (AP) — No "downward-facing dog" is required.
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Oregon wave energy project may be delayed
REEDSPORT, Ore. (AP) — A company planning to channel the power of the ocean off the Oregon coast into the electrical grid inland says it faces a new regulatory hurdle and needs more money for what has been billed as the nation's first commercial wave energy operation.
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Pacific fisher gets temporary legal protections
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge says a rare, forest-dwelling carnivore related to the wolverine should have California endangered species protections while regulators decide the creature's long-term legal status.
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PROMISES, PROMISES: Climate Change
The issue:
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Native Americans march against coal trains
Two-hundred Native Americans and their supporters were marching through Seattle during Thursday night’s rush hour, protesting proposed coal trains that would pass through the city to a shipping terminal planned to be built near Bellingham.
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Outlaw fleet scoops squid from Argentine waters
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — It was a rare victory in the squid wars: Argentina's coast guard cutter Thompson fired warning shots at two Chinese trawlers, blocking their escape into international waters. Ten tons of squid were found in the holds of the Lu Rong Yu 6177 and 6178 after they were hauled into port on Christmas Day.
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Toenail clippings to measure toxic exposure in NJ
GARFIELD, N.J. (AP) — The neighborhood looks exceedingly normal: single-family homes and apartment buildings packed together, dogs barking from postage-stamp-size lawns, parents hustling down narrow sidewalks to fetch their children from school. But something with very dangerous potential lies below the surface, officials say.
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The dos and don'ts of yard waste recycling
When Waste Management driver Curt Gardner sees a plastic bag or bottle tumbling out of a yard waste cart into his truck, it is too late for him to do anything about it.
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Study: Ore. outdoor rec creates $13B a year
A new study released by the Outdoor Industry Association found that visitors spend around $12.8 billion a year in Oregon.
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Grant's Getaways: Paddling for Clamming
Grant shows us how to dig our dinner from the sea on a spring break getaway where all you need is a paddle, a PFD and a spirit of adventure.
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New Yorkers boldly flout law to keep pigs
NEW YORK (AP) — Pigs have long gotten a bad rap. The four-legged ungulates are considered so messy and stinky that they're synonymous with slovenliness: Eat too much and you're pigging out. Forget to clean up and your house is a pig pen. And when is a pig happiest?
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Big stink over where Seattle sends its compost
The city of Seattle needs a new place to take its garbage, and it's considering a proposal to ship it over I-90 to Kittitas county. But the proposed site for the compost processing facility near Cle Elum is getting a lot of backlash.
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Gypsy moth could wipe out Oregon agriculture
A pest located at the Port of Portland is of particular concern to U.S. Customs and Border Protection because it could wipe-out our agriculture.
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Despite some bans, swaddling newborns safe if done properly
A ban on swaddling newborns in Minnesota day care centers may have parents in Portland wondering whether to use the technique.
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Panel: no scientific wrongdoing in press release
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A special panel has rejected a whistleblower's allegation that a federal agency press release was too positive in describing the benefits of removing dams from the Klamath River in Oregon and Northern California.
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Man asks Clark Co. to fix sinking property
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300-square-foot micro apartments open in Portland's Pearl
A big trend across the country known as micro apartments has made its way to Portland.
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N. Portland students help salmon recovery
Students at a North Portland school took a big step in their very own salmon recovery project Wednesday.
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Monarch butterflies drop ominously in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of Monarch butterflies making it to their winter refuge in Mexico dropped 59 percent this year, falling to the lowest level since comparable record-keeping began 20 years ago, scientists reported Wednesday.
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Portland billboard campaign promotes joy
A new Portland billboard campaign promotes optimism, joy and inspiration to help mark National Optimism Month.
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Hard to find good info on drug safety in pregnancy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly every woman takes a medication at some point during pregnancy. Yet there's disturbingly little easy-to-understand information about which drugs pose a risk to her baby, and what to do about it.
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3 apps to turn your phone into personal trainer
Getting fit can be as easy as loading an app onto your smart phone. With the help of personal trainer Corey Galusha, we put three apps that turn your smartphone into a virtual trainer to the test: Nike Training Club, GAIN Fitness and Fitness Buddy.
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America's new love: Water
NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart.
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WA bill creates unused paint recycling system
A new law would require paint manufacturers in Washington state to set up a way for residents to return unused paint. House Bill 1579 would help many homeowners find a better way to handle leftover paint than letting it pile up in the garage or in a
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Medford considers lifting beehive ban
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — The Medford City Council has been asked to lift its ban on beehives.
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Maine lobster fishery certified as sustainable
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An international organization that certifies fisheries as being sustainably run has given its seal of approval to the Maine lobster fishery.
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Gearhart, state parks working on shorebird plan
GEARHART, Ore. (AP) — The city of Gearhart and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are developing a Shorebird Conservation Area on the Necanicum (nee-KAN-i-kuhm) Spit.
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Tsunami dock to be removed from WA coast
A contractor working to remove a dock that beached on the Washington Coast in December 2012 and hopes to complete the job by the end of the month.
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WA rep says tax bike sales, cyclists add to pollution
A Washington State Rep. who serves as a ranking republican on the State Transportation Committee may be an unlikely proponent of a tax that would require everyone who buys a bike for more than $500 to pay a $25 fee.
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Celebrity 'fractivists': True advocates or NIMBYs?
NEW YORK (AP) — The scene: a Manhattan art-house theater. The cause: a campaign against the gas drilling process known as fracking that's being led by more than 100 celebrities, including Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Robert Redford, Mark Ruffalo and Mario Batali.
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US scientists report big jump in heat-trapping CO2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air jumped dramatically in 2012, making it very unlikely that global warming can be limited to another 2 degrees as many global leaders have hoped, new federal figures show.
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Coal train cars derail in Missoula
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Three cars on a Montana Rail Link train derailed in Missoula with one of the coal cars spilling some of its contents.
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Ore. considers gold dredge ban on salmon streams
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — The Gold Rush of the 1850s helped settle Oregon, enticing sailors to jump ship and farmers to take a detour from the Oregon Trail.
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Natural gas vehicles making inroads; sales rising
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it sold a record 11,600 natural gas vehicles in its 2012 model year, more than triple the number it sold in 2010.
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Portland Parks to open 46th community garden
Portland Parks & Recreation is opening its 46th community garden Saturday at Helensview School in Northeast Portland.
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Grant's Getaways: Oregon Shipwrecks
Grant explores what’s been lost and how even the oldest Oregon shipwrecks offer secrets that can be re-discovered.
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New BPA battery stores excess energy
We use batteries to charge our phones, computers and cars, so why not our electrical grid? Engineers at the Bonneville Power Administration are testing the idea right now.
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Roman-era Ft. Vancouver brick has paw prints
A brick unearthed decades ago at Fort Vancouver is back in the spotlight. The brick was first discovered buried in the ground on the site around 1950 but a recent analysis of its make-up showed the brick dates back some 2000 years.
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Paintball gun fired from car at Portland cyclist
Portland police said a bicyclist in North Portland could be the latest victim to be shot at with a paintball gun Tuesday afternoon.
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EPA to study rare child cancer cases in Salem
The Environmental Protection Agency will begin investigating what caused at least four cases of a rare bone cancer in West Salem.
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Klamath County votes to withdraw from water deal
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — The Klamath County Board of Commissioners has voted to withdraw from an agreement that lays out how to share scarce water between fish and farms.
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Ore. bill would allow wine growler fill-ups
The bill allows restaurants and stores to fill up "growlers" with wine. It's already allowed at vineyards.
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Junk car barge headed for Schnitzer Steel lists near Tacoma
The Coast Guard says a barge is safe to move after emergency repairs fixed a leak that caused it to list to one side while in Tacoma's Commencement Bay.
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Supreme Court case against Monsanto has NW implications
Seattle Attorney Mark Walters argued the case of an Indiana farmer who is being sued by agri-giant Monsanto Tuesday. The case has implications for farmers and ranchers here in Washington.
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Grant's Getaways: Eagle Watch
Grant says consider a getaway at Lake Billy Chinook where newcomers and experienced birders enjoy spectacular views during “Eagle Watch.”
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1 arrest as city sequoia cut down for bike path
The 12-story sequoia tree that has become the center of a controversy over a city trail project will be "re-purposed and turned into a nature playground after it is cut down, according to Mark Ross with Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Wash. Dems pitch bike sales tax for roads
A $25 bike fee included in a transportation revenue package announced Wednesday in Olympia is not sitting well among local cyclists.
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Rose Garden makes veggie-friendly arena list
The Rose Garden has been named among the top 10 vegetarian-friendly basketball arenas in the nation, in a list compiled by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
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OSU engineers to test new nuclear reactor
What if someone invented a nuclear reactor that can't melt down? That's exactly what engineers at Oregon State University believe they've done.
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Boom in quinoa demand stresses Bolivia highlands
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The growing global demand for quinoa by health food enthusiasts isn't just raising prices for the Andean "super grain" and living standards among Bolivian farmers. Quinoa fever is running up against physical limits.
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Portland's oldest rose garden is new again
Portland's oldest rose garden will be brand new for the Peninsula Park centennial celebration this June.
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App helps cancer patients, survivors use nutrition to improve health
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WA wolf population nearly doubles in 1 year
A survey by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife found at least 51 wolves in nine packs in Washington state. The 2011 study documented just 27 wolves.
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Gresham mom shares frugal living tips
A Gresham mom raising five children with frugal living believes most families could save hundreds of dollars each month on groceries.
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Study: Hummingbirds migrating earlier in spring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Ruby-throated hummingbirds are arriving in North America each spring several weeks earlier than in the past, and research indicates that higher temperatures in their winter habitat may be the reason.
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Grant's Getaways: Fernhill Wetlands
Grant shows us a fine place to explore and watch for wildlife at Fernhill Wetlands near Forest Grove.
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Thieves target Washougal salmon advocates
A brazen crime over the weekend against a non-profit group committed to saving our salmon. Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment used in river restoration projects from a storage unit.
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Ore. home builder offers energy efficiency guarantee
An Oregon home builder is offering a special guarantee to new buyers.
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Pike Place monkfish back, scary as ever, fake
The Pike Place Market monk fish had a face only a mother could love, but he was a superstar. He faithfully startled visitors for years, until market managers learned the ugly truth about how he was caught
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NW companies create green long line fishing boat
Fishing companies are now teaming up with boat builders to find ways to make fishing more economical, and it turns out there is a bonus by-catch.
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New WA light bulb law feeds recycling industry
Washington State's new light bulb and tube recycling law is a month old and a local company is looking for ways to make recycling easier.
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Digging up the past in a Seattle river
Decades of abuse have left the Duwamish River extremely ill, but the cleanup is finally under way after years of testing and monitoring.
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Researchers looking for elusive wolverine in Wash.
A decade ago we didn't even know wolverines were in Washington. Now researchers are monitoring to see if the elusive and rare animals have spread to secluded areas near Snoqualmie summit.
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Getaround helps Portland drivers share cars
A peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program is providing another option for commuters and the company is paying Portlanders to try it out.
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Germany: no prospect of shale gas fracking soon
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's environment minister says he doesn't expect the extraction of natural gas by "fracking" will start any time soon in Europe's biggest economy.
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Solar industry grapples with hazardous wastes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homeowners on the hunt for sparkling solar panels are lured by ads filled with images of pristine landscapes and bright sunshine, and words about the technology's benefits for the environment — and the wallet.
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Portland compost may be shipped to S. Oregon town
Residents of a small town in Klamath County have gotten notice that a composting operation is proposed in their community that could bring food scraps from Portland.
Going Green
