Home health industry faces big cuts
Oregon’s rural home health providers don’t make as much as they should from serving Medicare patients, and the state’s providers overall are slated for a big hit next year.
Klamath water shut-off begins for some ranchers
Some ranchers in the drought-stricken upper Klamath Basin will have to shut off their irrigation to satisfy the needs of the Klamath Tribes.
Sandy-damaged cars showing up for sale in Washington
Washington state’s attorney general and the Better Business Bureau are warning that cars damaged in last fall’s Superstorm Sandy are showing up for sale here.
Sherwood citizens may craft own business regulations
Ever since Walmart announced a 145,000-square-foot store, citizens have called for a voice in crafting and voting on regulations connected to big-box retailers.
Latest lawsuit filed against berry processor
A class action lawsuit against Townsend Farms was filed Wednesday afternoon in connection with the Hepatitis A outbreak.
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.