Opinion: Furor over Forest Park power line a glimpse of climate tradeoffs ahead
The debate over PGE's proposal to cut 370-plus trees as part of an upgrade that will bring more clean energy to the region ...
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In Portland, a battle between preservation and more electric power
For years, a power company and its customers have fought over plans to build transmission lines in one of the largest urban ...
‘Slap in the face’: Oregon, Washington Forest Service employees speak on layoffs
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The United States Forest Service and the National Park Service is starting to see layoffs due to the Trump administration’s attempts to cut back on federal spending. Employees ...
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City of Portland opposes PGE plan to cut down trees in Forest Park to make room for power lines
The city of Portland said they would dispute Portland General Electric's plan to put transmission lines through Forest Park ahead of a meeting at the end of January. The plan calls for upgrading ...
Searing city report recommends denial of PGE’s Forest Park transmission proposal
A Portland General Electric proposal to upgrade existing transmission lines in Forest Park would cut down too many trees, harm local efforts to combat climate change and fails to adequately consider ...
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Portlanders weigh in on PGE’s proposal to remove Forest Park trees for project
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN ... three — which would remove 376 trees from five acres of the 5,200-acre Forest Park. According to PGE, the plan would ensure stable electricity and prevent wildfire ...
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Portland's Forest Park
Forest Park is free to explore and is located north of the Washington Park area. Visit the Portland Parks & Recreation website for more details. The park is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m ...
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20 Parks in Portland for The Adventurous!
We know adventure isn’t the first thing you think of when you’re surrounded by high-rises and 9-5ers bustling about the city, but there are some Portland parks that will surprise you! Portland is ...
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The New York Times recognizes Portland as family-friendly spring break destination
The newspaper highlighted Portland on a new roundup titled “Skip the Beach: 5 Cities Where Adults and Kids Can Enjoy Spring ...
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City Permitting Staff Objects to PGE Plans to Protect Forest Park in Transmission Line Project
Portland General Electric’s plan to upgrade transmission lines in Forest Park fails to show how plants and animals would be protected should it be allowed to remove 4.7 acres of trees for the ...
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Forest Service defends Montana logging project in grizzly territory before Ninth Circuit
Conservation groups asked the appeals court to uphold a Montana judge's blocking of the project and to determine the agency hadn't considered the impact on grizzlies.
Group gathers in Portland for Presidents Day protest against Trump administration policies
PORTLAND, Ore. — A group of protesters gathered at Portland City Hall on Monday. The demonstration is part of a national ...