Tree disease could slam Oregon industry
Researchers guess sudden oak death has cost California landowners several million dollars. The cost to Oregon could be far greater.
Applegate mine gets Superfund tag
A long-abandoned copper and cadmium mine high in the Applegate River drainage was added to the Superfund list on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Oregon minimum wage rises
Oregon’s minimum wage will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour next year.
Venture Portland accepting applications
The nonprofit business district development organization Venture Portland is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 grants program.
Columbia River Crossing needs $147M more from states
The Columbia River Crossing’s final environmental impact statement revealed that it will require $147.3 million more from residents of Oregon and Washington.
Portlander named one of top 10 female entrepreneurs
Portland-based gDiaper founder Kimberly Graham-Nye was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top Ten Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs.
Portland to vote on Sustainability Center
The Portland City Council faces a vote next week on whether the city should be owner of a share of the planned Oregon Sustainability Center.
October 13 & 14, 2012
Fall Kite Festival at D-River Wayside – As Lincoln City’s “original” Kite Festival, help us celebrate 34 years of fun. This year’s theme is “Stars & Stripes”. Enjoy demonstrations by expert fliers, kid’s kite making, kite-making workshops, and more fun in the sand! FMI www.oregoncoast.org or 800-452-2151
October 6, 2012
Pacific NW Wild Mushroom Cook-Off at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 11AM – 2PM. Free admission at the door with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, www.oregoncoast.org
Oregon foreclosures trending down
Markedly fewer home foreclosures are being filed in 2011, according to the latest figures released by Eugene-based Gorilla Capital, the state’s largest purchaser of homes sold at foreclosure auction.