Punishments under current thresholds in Washington are reducing repeat offenses, but violators at the aggravated level are involved in most fatalities.

Lowering the legal threshold and increasing punishments would make drivers think harder about taking the wheel after drinking, says UO economist. 

The $5,000 seed grants are funded by Rumblefish founder and UO grad Paul Anthony Troiano.

Bend-based publication features the UO's presidential chair in a roundup of women whose efforts have had positive influences on Oregon.

Three days of sessions include a symposium on the coordination of efforts that followed last year's mudslide in Oso, Washington.