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Budget Deal Would Aid Oregon Colleges, Universities

Oregon's public universities and community colleges will be among the first in line to get more money if a budget compromise results in more revenue and lower employee pension costs.

Arts & Life

Portland Japanese Garden Lands World-Renowned Noguchi Exhibit

The Portland Japanese Garden is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a momentous win: an exhibit showcasing the artwork of iconic sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

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EarthFix Special: Coal

Wednesday at 10 p.m.

A look at the complex issues surrounding the question of whether or not to build coal export terminals in the Pacific Northwest.

Photo: Katie Campbell

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OPB Wins Emmy® Awards

Oregon Field Guide's Jule Gilfillan and Michael Bendixen were honored with NW Emmy® Awards for "Time-Lapse Photography" and Michael Bendixen was honored for "Treeverse." Thanks, OPB members, for making quality local programming possible.

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Arts & Life

Forest Park Trail Inspires Local Beer Made With Native Plants

Along Forest Park's Wildwood Trail, four Portland brewers found inspiration for new and unusual beers that incorporate spruce tips, huckleberry, ginger root, salmonberry and vanilla leaf.

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Billy Bragg: Tiny Desk Concert

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Kanye's 'Yeezus' Packs A Bite

Reader Advisory: 'Shining Girls' Is Gruesome But Gripping

Sandwich Monday: The Wendy's T-Rex Burger (R.I.P.)

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Environment

EarthFix Poll: NW Residents’ Support For Coal Dropping

A new survey finds support for coal export terminals has dropped over the past year among Northwest residents. It also finds support for a region-wide approach to measuring the environmental impact of exporting coal.

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Financial Facts About Exporting U.S. Coal To Asia

The COAL Documentary Script

What About The Climate-Change Costs Of Exporting Coal?

Wyden Includes $330 Million Aid To Timber Counties in Helium Bill

Army Corps Says Climate Change, NW Region, Won't Be Part of Coal Export Reviews

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