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Harnessing The Power Of Pond Scum

A new study from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) estimates that the US could support the production of up to 25 billion gallons of algae biofuel annually. That accounts for a whopping one-twelfth of the nation’s currentShow More Summary

New Canadian LNG Terminal Becoming Real

Pacific Northwest LNG awards FEED contract, takes next step toward an LNG export terminal island on Lelu Island, near Port Edward. The front-end engineering and

Bartender's Choice: Tom Lindstedt On What to Drink at Little Bird in Portland, OR

"Little Bird has a classic French bistro theme with a Pacific Northwest flair, and I tend to approach cocktails that support that theme," says Tom Lindstedt, lead bartender at Little Bird Bistro on Portland's SW 6th Avenue. "I like to...Show More Summary

KBR Awarded FEED Contract for World-Scale LNG Project in British Columbia

KBR Awarded FEED Contract for World-Scale LNG Project in British Columbia HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KBR ( NYS: KBR ) today announced it was awarded a contract by Pacific NorthWest LNG Ltd., a subsidiary of Malaysia's state-owned oil company (PETRONAS) and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. Show More Summary

American Queen to begin service in Pacific Northwest

The former Empress of the North will become the American Empress, to be based in Portland.

Using data and computer models to store wind energy underground

Power companies in areas with a growing amount of clean power are looking at new ways to store compressed air underground. The Pacific Northwest could get some of these new air technologies in the coming years.

What to eat after a book tour? — Try Spaghetti with Green Chile and Cheese

A couple of weeks ago I had the most rewarding book tour — to the Pacific Northwest, for Vegetable Literacy. Tours can be grueling, but this one wasn’t at all: It was interesting and truly fun. I met people doing things that encourage the best in us, made new friends, and saw old ones. Show More Summary

Not just blowing in the wind: Compressing air for renewable energy storage

A comprehensive study into the potential for compressed air energy storage in the Pacific Northwest has identified two locations in Washington state that could store enough Northwest wind energy combined to power about 85,000 homes each month.

Eatertastings: Bank of Venice Arriving, Foundry Facelift, Most Exciting Openings

VENICE: The folks behind Venice Ale House are opening Bank of Venice on Friday in the former Dry Tour Wine Bar/Code space at the corner of Windward and Pacific. "Pacific Rim meets Pacific Northwest" food, with late hours every...

Sterling Bank Kicks off Relay for Life Events with American Cancer Society

Sterling Bank Kicks off Relay for Life Events with American Cancer Society Community bank sponsors 19 Pacific Northwest relays; first relay is tomorrow in southwest Washington SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sterling Bank is working...Show More Summary

NBA Teams We'd Like to See in Seattle

The NBA's Board of Governors sent a clear message when it slammed the door on the Sacramento Kings' prospective move to Seattle, but rest assured, this won't be the last shot the Pacific Northwest will take at replacing its long lost Sonics with one of the league's floundering franchises. Show More Summary

Treehouses: This Portland House Perches on a Pedestal Among the Trees

Photo via Architizer Over in Portland, Ore., the well-treed land of indie bliss and Pacific Northwest architectural gems, sits this contemporary "treehouse" for grownups, a swoopy residence ensconced in the forest canopy. To compensate for the plot's steep pitch, architect...

Staff Union Strife in Washington State

NEA affiliates in the Pacific Northwest have had more than their share of labor problems with their own employees. The Idaho Education Association was sanctioned by the national staff union, the Oregon Education Association saw staff protests during a long and bitter contract negotiation, and now the employees of the Washington Education Association are distributing [...]

Using earthquake sensors to track endangered whales

Oceanographers used data from seafloor seismometers to analyze more than 300,000 fin-whale calls. By triangulating the position they created more than 150 tracks off the Pacific Northwest coast.

The Vegetarian Option: Pacific Northwest Tasting Menu at Green Zebra

Every Tuesday, Chef de Cuisine Jon DuBois crafts a fun vegetarian tasting menu at Green Zebra. This week he's inspired by flavors from the Pacific Northwest.

Religion in the PNW: ASCH Spring Meeting in Portland

Seth DowlandThis might be cheating, but I’m going to write about the American Society of Church History spring meeting for my latest entry in Religion in the Pacific Northwest. The meeting was held in Portland, after all. My friend and fellow blog author Brantley Gasaway made the cross-country trip from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Show More Summary

Hospital Mergers in Northwest Raise Issue of Abortion Barriers

A wave of proposed and completed mergers between secular and Roman Catholic hospitals prompt concerns in the left-leaning Pacific Northwest. A wave of proposed and completed mergers between secular and Roman Catholic hospitals prompt concerns in the left-leaning Pacific Northwest. Show More Summary

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PRESENTS ITS 2012-2013 Season Encore Performance

Setting the Facts Straight in the Pacific Northwest

Recently the Sierra Club and other environmental groups sent several coal companies and BNSF Railway notice that they intend toRead the Rest...

Coal-export plans going off the rails in Pacific Northwest

Three of six proposed coal-export terminals in Washington and Oregon have been scrapped, and the remaining pieces of the region's coal scheme face challenges.