Morrison Bridge work halted
Work on replacing the deck of Portland’s Morrison Bridge has been stopped temporarily due to a faulty containment system.
Newport begins seeing NOAA dollars
Newport residents are beginning to see financial benefits from the recently completed National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration facility, albeit slowly.
Salem considers expanding airport runway
Salem city officials are planning a runway extension at the municipal airport to make the city more attractive to relocating businesses.
Lane County gravel mine causes controversy
A gravel pit north of Cottage Grove is causing conflicts over land use and noise levels.
PDC helps small businesses
The Portland Development Commission is focusing on helping minority-owned businesses and businesses in disadvantaged areas.
Heat boosts waterfront businesses
Warmer temperatures meant more customers for Portland waterfront businesses this weekend.
EV chargers expand from city to country
A $2 million federal stimulus grant will fund 22 new electric vehicle charging stations in smaller cities around the northwestern corner of Oregon.
Veteran Nike designer opens footwear design school
Former Nike and Jordan Brand shoe designer D’Wayne Edwards started The Pensole School of Footwear Design.
E. coli outbreak unveils resellers
After investigating a recent E. coli outbreak traced to Oregon-grown strawberries, state agriculture officials discovered that the resale of produce at farmers’ markets is much more prevalent than previously thought.
Call center adds Lane County jobs
Royal Caribbean’s Springfield call center is adding 100 jobs, welcome news in a county with more than 17,000 people out of work.