Boardman plant produces first biofuels
ZeaChem’s Boardman plant produced its first biofuel from locally sourced biomass materials.
Year: 2013
Bill would increase cigarette tax by $1 in Oregon
Oregon is considering raising cigarette taxes by $1 a pack.
Kitzhaber signs CRC bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a bill authorizing $450 million in bonds to pay for Oregon’s share of the Columbia River Crossing.
Accelerated restoration plan could help timber industry
The U.S. Forest Service is working on a multiyear program of tree thinning and forest restorations in the Blue Mountains known as “accelerated restoration.”
Lawyer says proposed school board PERS changes are legal
Portland attorney William Gary said the Oregon School Boards Association’s proposed changes to PERS benefits would be legal.
Business Oregon ordered to release job reports
The Oregon attorney general’s office ordered Business Oregon to release annual employment reports tied to the Strategic Investment Program.
Coast Guard needs more info for CRC permit
The U.S. Coast Guard says Columbia River Crossing project managers haven’t given enough information for a permit.
Gleaners support tax break for farmers
Senate Bill 430 would allow farmers to claim a tax deduction for donating food to gleaners and hunger-relief groups.
George Bush besieged by flash mob in Texas
CBSnews.com: Former President George H.W. Bush was honored by a flash mob during a recent visit to the Texas A&M school named for him.
Falkland Islanders vote to keep British rule
Reuters: As Argentina intensifies its sovereignty claim, residents of the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule.