Study: Turbines won’t detract from Steens’ beauty
A draft study by a consultant for the Bureau of Land Management concludes that proposed wind turbines wouldn’t affect the beauty of the Steens Wilderness.
Craft beer vets target SE PDX
Alan Sprints of Hair of the Dog and Art Larrance of Cascade Brewing are set to open new brewpubs in Southeast Portland.
Golden West Billiards goes global
A family-run Milwaukie business that is over 40 years old turns handcrafted pool tables into $1 million in annual revenue.
Open source takes off in Portland
An open source technology convention returns to Portland this week, while a software startup specializing in open source announces major backing.
Jobs Watch: Marijuana measure makes ballot
It’s official: Initiative 28, which would establish a statewide supply system for medical marijuana retail sales, has qualified for the November ballot.
Venture capital surges in 2010
Oregon companies attracted $106 million in venture capital during the first half of 2010, the most in four years.
Restaurateur gives produce stand to homeless man
A successful Southern Oregon restaurant owner sets up a business for a homeless man in a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Hops farmers shift to specialty aroma hops
Large beer companies have reduced contracts with hops farmers due to a surplus, so to adapt, the farmers are catering to smaller craft breweries.
Rooftop solar panel costs skyrocket
Oregon Energy Department cuts a tax credit for installing rooftop solar panels to save taxpayers money.
Evesham Wood winery under new ownership
Erin Nuccio of Haden Fig buys Salem-based Evesham Wood despite lagging sales of Oregon wine.