County Fair trimmed
The Lane County Fair in August will be shortened one day.
Wells cuts 3,800 jobs
Wells Fargo shuts down consumer finance division, resulting in Oregon job losses.
Gas pipeline stalls
Palomar pipeline backers told federal energy regulators that their project is in limbo.
Delays pinch PDX builders
Portland contractors are losing money from building inspection delays.
Jackson boosts high tech
Jackson County’s Sustainable Valley initiative aims to foster tech jobs.
Adapting the anchovy
Astoria fishery is transforming the anchovy from bait to foodie treat
Bike culture grows in PDX with new business
Portland, which has already made a name for itself as a hot-spot for cycling culture, is now home to a publishing company that’s hoping to make a splash with home-grown bike activist Mia Birk.
OSU scientists invent eco-friendly glue
Researchers came across a cheaper alternative to glue by accident.
Marijuana dispensary initiative likely to qualify
Petitioners are confident they submitted enough signatures to get Inititive 28 on the ballot.
On the Scene: Creating content for good
For 30 hours last weekend, Pioneer Square was a three-ring circus of sorts, with swing dance lessons, Taiko drums and a comedian named Sasquatch, all streamed live to the Internet. This wasn’t just another YouTube video; it was the future of fundraising.