Latest lawsuit filed against berry processor
A class action lawsuit against Townsend Farms was filed Wednesday afternoon in connection with the Hepatitis A outbreak.
Year: 2013
Formosa mine cleanup to cost millions
A review estimates that $5.6 million to $13 million would be needed at the closed Formosa Mine.
Kruse village to transform Lake Oswego
The historic Kruse Family homestead area will become Kruse Village, a 65,000-square-foot complex that will feature restaurants, retail businesses and medical services.
Queen’s portrait defaced in Westminster Abbey
BBC: A portrait of the Queen in Westminster Abbey has been defaced with spray paint, an abbey spokesman has said.
Nestle launched bottled water for ‘trendy high income’ women
Salon: The company launched “Resource” on Monday, a premium water made specifically for “a woman who is a little more on the trendy side and higher-income side,” according to Larry Cooper, group marketing manager for Resource.
A labor plan for all of agriculture
BY BARRY BUSHUE | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
Today, we have the best chance in over a decade to enact improvements that will strengthen border security, clarify employable status, and provide the kind of process Oregon farm families need to legally employ the capable people they depend on.
Oldest man in recorded history dies
Bloomberg: Jiroemon Kimura, a 116-year-old Japanese man born in 1897, who was the oldest man in recorded history, has died of natural causes.
Republicans introduce PERS bill
In attempt to advance budget negotiations, Republican senators introduced a bill outlining their caucus’ wish list for reforms to the Public Employees Retirement System.
Second Portland streetcar goes into service
Portland Steetcar has been testing the long awaited car since January.
Oregon LNG applies for federal permit
Backers of a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal near the mouth of the Columbia River say that approval would preempt opposition from Clatsop County.