If you’ve lived in Portland for a while, you’re probably familiar with the risks associated with residing in this region along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ)—a fault located 70–100 miles…
Be prepared, not scared
The term “the Big One” commonly describes the anticipated seismic event in the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is well-known among Portland residents. While feeling apprehensive about this future threat is…
Multnomah County prepares for the big earthquake
2020 may as well be the year of the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Last week, Multnomah County received recommendations from the community for the Burnside Bridge’s seismically sound replacement as…
This Week Around the World
Jan. 28 Beni, Congo: An overnight attack in Beni left dozens dead. Officials first reported 15 casualties, but that number has since gone up. “They were all hacked to death,”…
This Week Around the World
Jan. 19 Kaiga-Kindjiria, Chad: A female suicide bomber detonated an explosive in a crowd on Jan. 19. At least nine civilians were killed in the attack, and two were injured….
This Week Around the World
Jan. 6 Alatona, Mali: A roadside bomb killed five Malian soldiers and destroyed four vehicles on their way to Alatona from the town of Diabaly. After a refueling truck leading…
PSU residence halls ‘vulnerable to collapse’ during earthquake
Five of Portland State’s residence halls are constructed of unreinforced masonry, building materials vulnerable to collapse during an earthquake. According to Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, “FEMA considers [URMs]…
This Week Around the World Nov. 18–24
Nov. 18 Samoa: The Samoan government announced it would be implementing a new mandatory measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination program amid the measles outbreak that has killed at least…
This Week Around the World – Oct. 7–13
Oct. 7 Lampedusa, Italy: A boat carrying approximately 50 migrants and refugees capsized and killed at least 13 people, but 15 are still missing, according to The New York Times….
Events Calendar July 16–22
Tuesday, July 16 Art Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles! Oregon Historical Society Museum 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free, through Nov. 12 This traveling exhibit gives light to 100 new pieces of pop-culture…
This Week Around the World – June 30–July 6
July 1 Ahumbe, Nigeria: An oil tanker explosion killed 45 and injured 101 more after it crashed in the village of Ahumbe in Benue state, Nigeria. After the crash, people…