Report: State Has $5.3B Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies
Environmental coalition asks for divestment, greater transparency.
A Novel Development
The Malheur Enterprise kept a critical eye on a local legislator’s business dealings for years. Then the paper went up for sale, and Greg Smith came calling.
Oregon-China Trade Grows, But Leaders Fear ‘Decoupling’
Acting Consul General Pan Qingjiang discusses how the United States’ ongoing trade war — and economic sanctions against Russia — add uncertainty to Oregon and China’s economic partnership.
Storyteller: You Learn From the Experiment, Not the Outcome
Rick Turoczy writes about what makes the Portland Incubator Experiment work — and what makes it worthwhile.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Begin Second Round of Demolition at Blue Heron Site
Tribe also expects to begin constructing streets at the site in 2023.
Modular Moment
Funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge has paved the way for a public-private collaboration to create a cheaper, more sustainable mass-housing alternative in Oregon.
Blumenauer: House’s Passage of MORE Act ‘A Milestone’
The MORE Act, which would legalize cannabis nationwide, passed the House of Representatives, marking the first time a federal body has voted to end prohibition. But its future in the Senate is uncertain.
Comcast Expands Network to Silverton
The communications company cites growing demand, a commitment to underserved communities, and public assistance programs as reasons for the expansion.
LCC, UO Expand Energy Management Training Program
Coordinators hope the program will meet growing demand for sustainability technicians and become a model for other states.