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Super-Energy Efficient Homes Built To Inspire More Stringent Codes

Tom Banse — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:57 +0000

The homes of the future will come with remarkably low heating bills. At least that's the hope of a Portland-based non-profit showcasing 13 super energy efficient homes in four Northwest states. The question is, can you afford to buy one of these houses? Correspondent Tom Banse has this report.

Pew Poll Finds Support For Protecting O&C Forests

Amelia Templeton — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:18 +0000

A majority of Oregon voters favor protections for the so called O and C forest lands in Western Oregon. That’s according to a new poll commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix reports.

Lane County Public Safety Measure Passes

Lucy Ohlsen — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:36 +0000

The Lane County levy for jail and youth services passed with 56%. KLCC’s Lucy Ohlsen was at the yes-on-213 watch party, where Sheriff Thomas Turner celebrated with supporters.

Fluoride Measure Fails In Portland

April Baer — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:29:35 +0000

Unofficial results show Portland's fluoridation measure going down by a resounding 60-to-40 margin. Oregon Public Broadcasting's April Baer reports opponents got the upper hand despite being outspent two-to-one.

Eugene Voters Soundly Defeat City Fee Ballot Measure

Angela Kellner — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

Eugene voters soundly defeated a ballot measure that would have imposed a monthly fee on residents to help pay for public safety and social services. KLCC’s Angela Kellner reports.

Ghost Fishing Nets Being Vanquished In Puget Sound

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:54 +0000

Fishing nets are designed to ensnare fish. But when those nets are lost or abandoned at sea, they don’t stop catching fish. Instead, they become ghost nets – floating death traps for the marine life that continue to get trapped in their mesh.

Crowdfunding Coal Science

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:45 +0000

Crowdfunding and kickstarter campaigns have become popular online tools to raise money for fledgling businesses and independent projects. Scientists are starting to use these sites to fund research as well.

State and federal agencies have begun the environmental review process for the two largest coal export terminals on the West coast. Now there are some scientists who are asking the public to chip in for studies about the impacts of exporting coal. Ashley Ahearn reports for EarthFix.

Study: Aquifers Draining Quickly, Less In Northwest

Courtney Flatt — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:16 +0000

A new study says the nation’s aquifers are shrinking at an alarming rate The problem is not as bad in the Northwest, thanks to an abundance of rivers and streams. But even here, aquifers are shrinking. For EarthFix, Courtney Flatt has more.

University Of Oregon Softball Team Advances To The NCAA Tournament Super Regional

Jes Burns — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:42 +0000

The University of Oregon softball team is going to the “NCAA Super Regional” after winning the Regional final Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks defeated Big 10 Conference Champions Wisconsin. KLCC's Jes Burns has more.

Oregon Senate In ‘Holding Pattern’ As Injured Senator Mulls Comeback

Chris Lehman — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:09 +0000

A key Oregon state lawmaker could return to the capitol as early as this week. Democratic Senator Betsy Johnson broke her pelvis in a car accident last month. Her absence has delayed some potentially close votes. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.