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Over a thousand electric bike riders just pedaled into the record books in Portland, Oregon. The city's e-bike community came together to prove that sustainable transportation can be fun, social, and record-breaking.
Thousands gathered in Portland to watch 42 homemade vehicles race down an extinct volcano, proving sometimes the best traditions are the ones that choose creativity over competition. This year's racers included dragons, zambonis, and even Oregon's famous exploded whale.
A new musical comedy about adopting a troubled rescue dog premieres in Portland with proceeds benefiting shelter animals. Created by Quarterflash's Marv Ross, the show turns his chaotic real-life rescue experience into Broadway-style entertainment.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Oregon is installing 24 new fast-charging electric vehicle stations along its major highways, bringing 126 charging ports to travelers from the coast to eastern Oregon. Several stations could be charging cars within the next year.
For 13 winters, Portland volunteers have shuttled thousands of endangered frogs across a deadly highway to reach their breeding grounds. Now they're raising $4.5 million to build a permanent wildlife crossing so the frogs can migrate safely on their own.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
Portland's innovative climate fund has raised $1 billion since 2019 by taxing large corporations, delivering free AC units to 20,000 low-income families and training 2,000 people for green jobs. Other cities across America are now following Portland's blueprint for climate action that puts vulnerable communities first.
Woody, a six-year-old dog in Portland, successfully underwent complex brain surgery to remove a skull tumor. After just three days of recovery, he's back home playing with his brother and enjoying his daily walks.
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
More than 50 rural students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers just got their tuition covered through a major new grant. The funding comes as Central Oregon faces nearly 19,000 open healthcare positions.
Nearly 350 people who tried magic mushrooms at Oregon's licensed centers reported overwhelmingly positive experiences, with most calling their sessions meaningful and safe. The first major study of the nation's groundbreaking psychedelic program offers encouraging news for mental health treatment.
Oregon just became the first state to fund wildlife conservation through tourism instead of hunting licenses. The innovative approach will pump $37 million annually into protecting everything from blue whales to songbirds.
Three Portland high schools opening in 2029 will be the nation's first fully electric campuses, slashing emissions by 85% while giving students safer, modern facilities. Thanks to voter support, the $1.4 billion project proves climate action and better schools can go hand in hand.
At age 10, Hideko Tamura Snider survived the atomic bomb that devastated Hiroshima. Now she's growing hope across Oregon through trees planted from seeds that also survived the blast.
Portland General Electric just announced its largest renewable energy expansion ever, adding enough solar power and battery storage to meet a quarter of peak demand. The best part? It won't require expensive new transmission lines, keeping costs down for customers.
Salem, Oregon is making electric vehicle charging easier for renters and apartment dwellers with an innovative solution: chargers mounted right on power poles. The city now has more of these street-side chargers than anywhere else in the state.
For 49 days, thousands of Reddit users voted daily to eliminate US states one by one in a hilariously heated geography contest. Oregon emerged victorious after an intense final showdown with Minnesota.
Ten Oregon construction unions united to create Climate Jobs Oregon, a coalition designed to train workers and accelerate the state's transition to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The plan could generate 200,000 jobs while cutting utility bills and meeting climate goals.
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