Columbia River Crossing dead in the water
Columbia River Crossing managers are closing the project, ending 96 jobs.
Year: 2013
Oregon budget cycle begins
Oregon’s two-year budget cycle begins today without a completed budget.
Oregon cracks down on charities
Oregon is the first state to crack down on charities that spend too little of their money on their missions.
Daimler Trucks workers strike
Union workers at Daimler Trucks North America’s Swan Island plant are on strike.
Made in America house sells for $2.1M
A West Linn house built with all American materials has pre-sold for $2.1 million.
Performer dies in Cirque du Soleil accident
CBSnews: A Paris-born performer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Ka” died after a fall during a show in Las Vegas.
Third American-made streetcar hits the streets
United Streetcar’s third streetcar began carrying passengers in Portland last week.
Drones keep tabs on Oregon potatoes
Two drones are now flying over Oregon State University potato fields in search of unhealthy plants.
Arizona fire kills 19 firefighters
Reuters: They died while fighting the blaze threatening the town of Yarnell, about 80 miles north-west of Phoenix.
Ashland development reduces parking spots
Construction on a large piece of undeveloped land in downtown Ashland has taken away 70 public parking spaces.