USDA grants help showcase Northwest pears
USDA grants to Oregon and Washington will be used to retrofit a truck in China to showcase Northwest pears.
Year: 2013
Congress opposes Medford casino
The Coquille Indian Tribe’s proposal to open a second casino drew criticism from the chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
Antelope wind farm withdrawn
EDP Renewables withdrew its controversial application to build the Antelope Ridge wind farm near La Grande.
PSU gets $2.83M transportation grant
Portland State University received a $2.83 million grant for transportation studies from the federal government.
Orchard Supply not coming to North Portland
Orchard Supply pulled out of negotiations to come to Portland’s North Williams Avenue.
Walmart Made in America follows suppliers’ lead
Reuters: Walmart, whose focus on low-cost sourcing helped to fuel the offshoring of U.S. manufacturing, has been promoting a patriotic new image in recent months.
Senator in marathon speech against health care law
BBC: Senator Ted Cruz is in the second day of a speech against the Obama health law, despite opposition from fellow Republicans.
Bird Elected Vice President-Portland of National Association of Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter
Lane Powell Shareholder A. Jeffery Bird was recently elected vice president-Portland of the Seattle-based Northwest chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”).
Island emerges off Pakistan’s coast after earthquake
Reuters: An island emerged off the southern coast of Pakistan when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck.
Apple eyes Prineville expansion
Apple is considering 96 acres near Prineville to expand its data center, even though the first one isn’t even finished yet.