Solar, Wind, Storage Come Together in Oregon Project

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:21:02 +0000

A renewable energy project in eastern Oregon is being touted as the first in the U.S. to combine wind and solar power with battery storage. Portland General Electric (PGE) plans to build the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility just north of Lexington, Oregon, the company announced last week. The utility is developing the 380-MW project with […]

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Hotel in US calls cops on black guest for taking a phone call in the lobby

Credit to Author: ccepeda| Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 07:47:42 +0000

DoubleTree Hotel Portland

“He said that I was a safety threat… because I took a personal phone call from my mom in a more remote area of the lobby.”

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Christmas tree farmers combat popularity of artificial trees

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:55:01 +0000

Christmas tree farmers combat popularity of artificial trees

Rosa Villarreal’s three young sons jumped and ran around the field of Christmas trees like jackrabbits, their excitement palpable as they raced from evergreen to evergreen. The boys, ages 2, 4 and 6, were picking out a real tree this year — a new tradition their young parents hope will create lasting memories.

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