NW Manufacturers’ Confidence Is Lower Than It Was 3 Years Ago — But Still High
A survey of 500 Oregon and Washington manufacturers says seven in 10 see a brighter year ahead.
A Climate of Faith
Corban University’s new agricultural program will teach creation science — but also how to adapt farming practices to a changing climate.
Into the Woods
Eugene-based health care apps Ksana and NatureQuant bridge the gap between wilderness and mental health, treating time spent in nature as medicine.
Always Hustling
In July an Oregon law went into effect allowing student athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. Now the student athlete is becoming the student entrepreneur — and college sports will never be the same.
The Columbia-Umpqua Not-Quite Merger, Explained
Experts say the Columbia-Umpqua union isn’t as strange as it seems, and gives Oregon companies, and smaller Oregon banks, new opportunities.
Manufacturing’s New School
Factories face a skilled-labor shortage. Can the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center reinvigorate the trade?
Kaiser Strike Vote Highlights Healthcare Burnout
Union health care workers, who plan to strike Nov. 15, say the HMO won’t budge on staffing, two-tier pay
Oregon Cultural Trust: 20 Years of Funding Arts and Culture
Brand Story — How the creation of a cultural tax credit helped strengthen Oregon’s communities
Cybersecurity for Hybrid Work Models: Protecting Your Perimeterless Network Environment
Brand Story — A Comcast Business Solution Architect breaks down how businesses can respond to new security risks.
Liberal Arts Colleges Buck Pandemic Downturn
Once thought to be on the verge of extinction, some Oregon liberal arts colleges are succeeding where many universities are floundering.