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Cartagena's iconic horse carriages give way to electric buggies
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (952+ words) In Cartagena's Old City, horse-drawn buggies still clip-clop over colonial streets " but not for much longer. Cartagena sits on Colombia's Caribbean coast and for decades it has been one of the country's most beloved destinations. Its historic center is encircled…...
OSU's Concrete Canoe Team takes on the unlikely challenge of building a boat that shouldn't float
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (61+ words) Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB OSU's Concrete Canoe Team takes on the unlikely challenge of building a boat that shouldn't float A decades-old competition blends civil engineering, teamwork and trial-and-error Tags: Science & Environment, Oregon Field Guide, Oregon State University, Engineering, Water...
Portland e-bike rebates cruise out to qualified residents
1+ week, 1+ day ago (883+ words) Portland's e-bike population will soon get a boost through a city rebate program aimed at helping people access these motorized electric bikes. The Portland Clean Energy Fund on Monday is launching its E-Bike Rebate Program. The program aims to help…...
Price of gasoline "painful" for Pacific Northwesterners who drive for work
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1056+ words) Get swept away by the new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas" iconic story of revenge, transformation, and romance " The Count of Monte Cristo. Stream all eight episodes now with OPB Passport on your favorite device with the PBS app. A driver…...
For sale: Two retired Washington State ferries. Dreamers need not apply
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1095+ words) If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid " the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya....
With gas prices rising, Oregon drivers are paying some of the highest prices in the country
4+ week, 1+ day ago (503+ words) Gas prices starting at $5. 39 per gallon for regular-grade unleaded gas are displayed at a Chevron gas station in downtown Portland, Ore. , on March 16, 2026. It's a familiar situation for Oregonians: A global event causes the price of oil " the main component…...
How an Ashland school trains bike mechanics for a changing industry
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1066+ words) Angela Fosburg and Dylan Rockwood, students at the United Bicycle Institute, work on a project in Ashland, Ore. on Feb. 19, 2026. At the United Bicycle Institute campus in Ashland, students are hunched over their work tables, closely examining the spokes of…...
Horse-drawn hearse for sale. DM with questions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) Screenshots of ads for horse-drawn vehicles were posted to the Facebook group, "Grant County OR Free Classifieds," in February 2026. The Facebook group hosting classified ads for Grant County was, until recently, a lot like any other online marketplace catering to…...
Oregon's proposed clean truck rules give manufacturers an off ramp from sale requirements
1+ year, 1+ week ago (1022+ words) Daimler Trucks North America will be manufacturing two new models of electric heavy duty trucks at its factory in Portland. Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America Environmental regulators are proposing rules that would offer truck manufacturers a pathway to meet…...
Oregon adopts Clean Trucks Rules as state fights Trump's challenge
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (878+ words) Oregon environmental regulators approved permanent rules for medium-to-heavy duty trucks " but it's not clear if truck manufacturers will ever have to follow them. The federal government moved to revoke the stricter standards earlier this year, which is being legally challenged…...