Realizing biotech’s promise

After a decade of promises, Oregon’s biotech sector shows signs of growth, although lack of venture capital and business accelerators continue to thwart industry development.

State analysis: casino would shrink Oregon economy

The analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office takes into account all the impacts—positive and negative—from a huge casino in east Multnomah County. The bottom line: The casino would probably cost state and local governments money and, on a broader basis, actually shrink the Oregon economy.

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Oregon court rules against LNG terminal

The state Court of Appeals upheld the right of Clatsop County to deny approval of a pipeline through the county to bring liquified natural gas to an export terminal near the mouth of the Columbia River.

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Forest sector ‘poised for rebound’

A report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows housing starts are up 35 percent from a year ago, reinforcing a recently released Oregon industry report that showed the forest sector is “poised to rebound.”

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OSU wins NASA grant

OSU was one of 10 universities selected by NASA for Space Technology Research Grants aimed at “accelerating the development of ‘push’ technologies to support the future space science and exploration needs of NASA.”

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Lithia posts record earnings

The Medford-based auto retailer reported third-quarter earnings of $23.2 million, or 90 cents per share, its highest-ever earnings per share.

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