Oregon wineries must work together, experts say
Oregon wineries must promote themselves as a unified brand while highlighting diversity, experts say.
Education reforms raise funding questions
The 2012 session ushered in a new spate of education reforms. But funding for education remains uncertain. Managing editor Linda Baker reports on the gap between Oregon’s education ambitions and reality.
Oregon rated “B+” on spending transparency
Oregon received a “B+” grade for government spending transparency, according to an annual report.
Craft Brew Alliance earnings up
Craft Brew Alliance reported fourth-quarter profits were up, despite the continuing slump of its Widmer Brothers signature Hefeweizen.
Oregon foreclosures rise
Foreclosure filings in Portland and Oregon jumped in February.
Virgin America’s PDX debut expected to lower fares
Virgin America’s announcement of new service between Portland and both Los Angeles and San Francisco is expected to lower fares to California.
Health insurance will cost more than household earnings by 2033
Health insurance for a family will cost more than the average annual earnings of a household by 2033, if premiums and wages continue at current growth rates.
OpConnect to sell EV chargers to Navy
Portland-based OpConnect announced a $60,000 deal with the Department of the Navy for the company’s electric vehicle charging stations.
Trimet reduces service cuts
After five weeks of public meetings, Trimet scaled back its sweeping service cuts proposal.
Columbia Biogas brings jobs to Cully neighborhood
Columbia Biogas is seeking good relations with the neighbors of their proposed $55 million biogas facility in Portland’s Cully neighborhood.