SBO Dispatch: Tempers flare at Precision; PDX water rates to rise; Woody Guthrie day

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May 26, 2016

Top Stories Tempers flare at Precision Castparts air quality community meeting The Southeast Portland manufacturer announced new air quality controls, but that was not enough to quell neighbors' anger over pollution and historical unresponsiveness from the company. Why Precision Castparts neighbors are angry over localized pollution With a nickel hotspot, lack of site-specific state air quality regulations and a lack of trust, Precision Castparts has a lot of work to do to satisfy residents. Multnomah's blood tests indicate low levels of lead in Bullseye neighbors The testing occurred after high levels of airborne particles were detected earlier this month. A look at Woody Guthrie's eventful month in Oregon — 75 years ago (Photos) Saturday is Woody Guthrie Day in Washington. The company that brought him here 75 years ago has a bevy of activities planned. Connect with us More Headlines Vancouver planning commission votes to prohibit oil terminals on city land Willamette Falls gets another $600K as clean-up continues Portland businesses face another water bill increase Senate committee pinpoints Precision Castparts in pollution talk Southern Oregon area collects $400K for fire prevention measures

This week's SBO poll Are you worried about Oregon's farming future? Green Jobs Software Experience Developer, Ecotrust Brand and Digital Strategies Team Manager, Portland General Electric Engineering Technician II, City of Portland - Bureau of Environmental Services Director of Forest Protection, Oregon Forest & Industries Council Event Calendar Featured Event: Portland Harbor - Moving Cleanup Forward June 9: By the date of this luncheon, the U.S. EPA will have released its proposed cleanup plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund site. That will begin a public comment period, and certainly further debate beyond that. While this is a highly complex issue, our speakers will explore the smaller set of technical factors that are truly at the crux of coming to agreement on a final cleanup plan. Learn more.   May 26: Portland State University Cleantech Challenge Semifinals June 6: Oregon APEM Summer Forum June 9: Annual Energy Conference June 9: Portland Harbor - Moving Cleanup Forward View full calendar

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