Small X-mas tree businesses close up shop Smaller Christmas tree sellers are going out of business due to a surplus of trees and big box stores taking over the market. November 23, 2010 Published in High Five
Farmers fertilize with sewage Many Linn County farmers are enhancing their soil with biosolids from wastewater plants in Linn and Benton counties. November 22, 2010 Published in High Five
Timbers team up with Colorado company The Portland Timbers announced they are partnering with a Colorado company to handle their merchandise starting next season. November 16, 2010 Published in High Five
Shoppers cheer for H&M Hundreds of eager shoppers lined up at Pioneer Place hours before H&M was set to open, which analysts hope signals a revitalization for the aging mall. November 12, 2010 Published in High Five
Casino, no; sessions yes Voters approved annual legislative sessions and lottery funds for parks and the environment, but rejected others, such as a private casino. November 3, 2010 Published in High Five
Turner sawmills carve specialty lumber niche Two sawmills in Turner are specializing in re-manufacturing lumber by taking standard-cut pieces and shaping them into something different. October 25, 2010 Published in High Five
Washington income tax may help Oregon Many people prefer to live and work in Washington and shop in Oregon to save money, but Washington's Initiative 1098 could change that. October 21, 2010 Published in High Five
State considers a mileage fee for EVs Oregon is exploring a mileage-based fee replacing a gas tax to compensate for an expected influx of electric vehicles. October 14, 2010 Published in High Five