By Ryan C. Christiansen Web exclusive posted Feb. 25, 2009, at 11:42 a.m. CST The Bureau of Development Services for the city of Portland, Ore., has awarded Gorge Analytical LLC, a biodiesel testing laboratory in Hood River, Ore., the contract to sample and test B100 produced within the state or imported for blending with petroleum…

Salem-Keizer officials work to pare list to most practical transportation issues By Thelma Guerrero-Huston • Statesman Journal February 23, 2009 Even before the Obama administration rolled out its much-awaited $787 billion stimulus document, local officials were ready with a lengthy wish list of road and transit projects. But like letters to Santa Claus, some of…

By Matt Nauman Mercury News Posted: 02/20/2009 04:39:40 PM PST Calling it “a compelling manifesto,” Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network on Friday released a green vision for the region that says a private-public partnership focused on alternative energy and energy efficiency will lead to economic recovery and growth. “The climate crisis is an opportunity to…

By: Kelly Faircloth Despite the recession and their occasionally higher cost, most consumers are still buying green products, according to a report. A survey by Portland, Oregon-based non-profit product certifiers Green Seal and advertising firm EnviroMedia found that of 1,000 people surveyed, half are buying as many green products as before the downturn, while 19…

By: Carla Thomaz 20th February 2009Automotive manufacturer 
 Ford Motor Company has 
 launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation 
hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to the market quickly and more affordably within the next four years. This is part of Ford’s pursuit for greater fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions…

by The Oregonian editorial board Monday February 16, 2009, 4:41 PM Today, when President Barack Obama signs the nation’s huge economic stimulus bill, Oregon will be ready, or at least almost ready, thanks to a promising strategy being marketed as “The Oregon Way.” It’s the brainchild of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who vows to compete aggressively…

February 16, 2009 Pollock John’s proposition for more ‘market-based’ nonsense By Stephen Taufen There’s a great clash occurring in the North Pacific over Chinook salmon intercepts by trawl vessels. It pits the subsistence needs of native peoples in the river systems of Arctic and Western Alaska – the Yukon , Norton Sound, Kuskokwim and Bristol…

By David Steves   The Register-Guard Posted to Web: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 12:01AM Appeared in print: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009, page A7   News: Local: Photo The Associated Press Gov. Ted Kulongoski News: Local: Story   PORTLAND — Gov. Ted Kulongoski thinks Oregon’s push to build “green” highways and buildings will do more than…

Visiting three breweries and starting at Roots Brewery.  $25 gets you the transportation, beer and tips.  Best deal in town!…

Posted : Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:58:39 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. – (Business Wire) ShoreBank Pacific is backing up its commitment to sustainable community development with a new loan program that encourages green building. ShoreBank Pacific’s new Green Building Loan Program provides green builders up to 85 percent loan-to-value, a significant increase in the amount commercial…

ecoShuttle made an appearance at last weekend’s Everything Green in Oregon trade show at the Convention Center.  Thank you to those of you who stopped by our booth, it was a pleasure to meet you!   A variety of exhibitors were there, showcasing the many ways to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle.  I certainly found some new…

03:18 PM PST on Saturday, February 14, 2009 By kgw.com Staff PORTLAND, Ore. — The economic recession has hit TriMet and public transit will be cut back in order to save cash even as ridership continues to increase. TriMet officials said service will be cut due to declining employer payroll taxes, a substantial revenue source…