Oregon blueberry farmers fight off “mummy berries”
Oregon blueberry farmers are fighting off a rapidly-spreading fungus which causes “mummy berries.”
Lane County slowly replacing lost jobs
Lane County’s economy lost over 17,000 jobs in the past five years, but now is slowly beginning to get some of them back.
Naturally Advanced hires flax adviser
Naturally Advanced Technologies hired a Salem-based crop adviser to contract with Willamette Valley flax farmers.
Gas hikes impact spring break plans
Climbing gas prices that are up 15.5 cents since last week are putting a stop to many Oregonian’s spring break plans.
Oregon issues medical marijuana cards to non-residents
Hundreds of out-of-staters make a pilgrimage to Oregon each year, because it is the only state to issue medical marijuana cards to non-residents.
Curry County calls for first ever sales tax
To compensate for loss of forest payments, a citizens’ committee recommends county sales tax.
Kitzhaber aims to tap reserves for kids, prisons
To avoid prison closures and cuts to childrens’ programs, Kitzhaber seeks $13 million from reserves.
Target unveils plans for downtown store
At a news conference Thursday, Target officially released plans for new downtown store, one of the first urban Targets in U.S.
Farmers awarded $40 million after crops fail
Canadian farmers are awarded $40 million after fertilizer made in Oregon, Washington and Canada kills nursery crops.
Weatherization nonprofit lays off workers
After stimulus money dries up, Portland Energy Conservation Inc. lays off 15 percent of employees.