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Ziba Design's New HQ Is a Sustainable Pillar of the Community

The Portland-based strategic innovation and design consultancy builds a new office that also builds their neighborhood.READ»

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id Magazine's Bacon Cupcake Challenge

A little while ago, a blog entry was written, expressing the desire…no…the NEED for a Bacon Cupcake in Portland…or Oregon for that matter. There will be those that wince, but if Twitter is any indication, there is a massive ...READ»

id Magazine Launching August 27th

id Magazine, Oregon's First LGBTIQ Magazine (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, In-transition, Queer) launches its Premiere issue themed FilmREAD»

Portland, Oregon Giving "Feebates" to Green Builders

Portland, Oregon officials think they can entice green builders with a new "feebate" program. Under the proposal, developers of commercial buildings that measure 20,000 square feet or larger will be charged up to $3.46 ...READ»

Nation's First Green Gym to Run On Human-Generated Energy

Shedding pounds and expending energy is no longer just good for you – it's also a way to give back to the environment.The Green Microgym, based in Portland, Oregon, is the nation's first gym that aims to use human-generated energy ...READ»

The Woes of a Union in Trouble

I understand why unions exist. Fair wages, fair hours, fair benefits. But what happens when you are a part of a union that you don’t agree with? I am a new hire at MaineToday and the Portland Press Herald. The job I was hired ...READ»