AltWeeklies Wire
Oregonians Want Green Energy at Any Pricenew
There are a variety of explanations for the lack of outcry about Oregon's subsidies for wind farms. But perhaps most important, the idea of subsidizing renewable energy has the strong support of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, other political leaders and -- if polls are correct -- a large portion of Oregonians.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
03-11-2009 |
Environment
A Well-Meaning Bill Would Strengthen Anti-Bullying Rules in Oregon Schoolsnew
A new bill in the Oregon Legislature would require that public schools report to state officials what groups of students are being targeted by bullies.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-25-2009 |
Education
Pigs Gone Wild: Feral Swine are Tearing it Up in Oregonnew
Call them swine, hogs, pigs or boars, call them what you want, but Oregon calls them an invasive species and has come up with a Feral Swine Action Plan to get rid of the porky pests.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
02-05-2009 |
Animal Issues
Oregon Budget Cuts Threaten Public Defendersnew
In a Multnomah County courtroom a translated slogan in Latin reads, "Justice delayed is justice denied." As Oregon faces serious budget cuts, this slogan could become a reality. The state's budget for public defenders, which is already chronically shortchanged, could be slashed even further.
The Portland Mercury |
Jake Thomas |
02-05-2009 |
Economy
Profiles In Caution: Half of Oregon's Democratic Lawmakers Bravely Have No Commentnew
After years complaining that the Bush administration instituted torture, lied its way into a war that killed more than 4,000 Americans, and generally treated the Constitution like toilet paper in a Taco Bell bathroom, senior Democrats now show little stomach to pursue criminal charges.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
01-21-2009 |
Civil Liberties
Attacking Ecocrimes: Stomping Out Oregon's Pollutersnew
Oregon has a history of not enforcing its environmental laws, allowing industries to pollute its air and water with barely a slap on the wrist. There have been bigger penalties given for growing cannabis than for emitting toxic gases. Is Oregon's new attorney general going to change that?
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
11-26-2008 |
Environment
Falling Oil Prices Could Drill into Oregon's Clean Energy Progressnew
Some clean-energy companies, investors and economists worried that cheaper oil will slow the growth of the state's green industries and smother the political will to pass new incentives when the Legislature meets in 2009. That, in turn, will make it harder to meet the state's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10 percent below 1990 levels by 2020.
Willamette Week |
Libby Tucker |
11-05-2008 |
Environment
Tres Strikes for Sen. Gordon Smithnew
How an undocumented immigrant worked at Smith Frozen Foods for nearly a decade.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
09-24-2008 |
Immigration
Life and Death in Washingtonnew
Call it "death with dignity" or "assisted suicide," Washington preps for Initiative 1000 -- with Oregon's help.
Willamette Week |
Paula L. Stepankowsky |
08-27-2008 |
Science
Why Doesn't Oregon Let Bounty Hunters Chase Down its Most Wanted?new
Since 1974, this state has banned bail bondsmen from operating inside its borders -- one of only four states in the country to do so. Critics say it's no coincidence that in Portland alone, there are thousands of wanted criminals walking the streets.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
07-02-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Why is Homeland Security Watching Eugene's Activists?new
The Department of Homeland Security's monitoring of a peaceful anti-pesticide group led to the arrest and violent Tasering of a 19-year-old university student by local police.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
06-26-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Do Yuppie Hybrid Buyers Really Need a Tax-Break Carrott Anymore?new
Like many states, Oregon has long offered generous tax credits -- on top of existing federal tax credits -- to buyers of new hybrids. But if demand is already high and climbing as fast as the price of gasoline, why keep giving away money?
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
06-25-2008 |
Transportation
Utility Giant PacifiCorp Blocks Solar Energy Development in Oregonnew
PacifiCorp has asked the Public Utility Commission to clarify whether the solar installations popping up like dandelions around the state are legal, which put all projects on hold.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
06-11-2008 |
Environment
Is Oregon's Anti-Gay Initiative Effort on the Verge of Failure?new
Even if the Supreme Court OKs the petitions in the next few weeks, the anti-gay activists would have just two months to collect 82,769 valid signatures -- or 34,590 more than they failed to collect before, with one month less to do it.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
05-01-2008 |
LGBT
Tales of Commitmentnew
Same-sex couples share their stories.
Eugene Weekly |
Jes Burns |
01-12-2007 |
LGBT
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