Portland’s costly — and controversial — construction of a new water treatment plant east of Gresham hit a legal snag this week after a state agency overturned a key permit required for the project.

Sea water, in theory, could be used to help a fire. But, its salty components can do more harm than good, which is why ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...