Defense contractors scramble to meet complex cyber security rules
Defense contractors face confusion and uncertainty leading up to cyber security deadline.
On the Scene: Advocacy and industry groups comment on Cleaner Air Oregon rules
Southeast Portland residents and industry representatives got a chance to comment last night on Cleaner Air Oregon, a set of rules Gov. Kate Brown proposed that would limit industrial air toxics. We captured a few comments as neighborhood advocacy groups squared off against rail company employees. Related Story: DEQ ramps up penalties for asbestos violations “I’ve … Read more
Opinion: Back in Black
The retail market improves as year draws to a close, and Amazon, Target and Walmart continue to attract outsize share of consumer sales.
Iconic gallery shutters flagship location
The closure of The Real Mother Goose spotlights changing environment for artists and galleries.
One country’s trash is another country’s…well, trash
China, once the largest importer of Oregon’s mixed paper and plastic recyclables, plans to stop buying these resources as of January 2018.
The Bus is Back: Is car-oriented Bend ready to embrace transit?
Bend gets the funding to build a modern bus sytem, just in time for rapid population growth.
Unions introduce measure for state corporate tax transparency
As debate rages over the Republican tax plan, Oregon unions launch a campaign for corporate tax transparency. IP 25, a measure introduced by SEIU Local 503 & Oregon AFSCME, would require publically-traded Oregon companies to disclose state-level tax information. “Good laws start with good information,” SEIU Local 503 president Steven Demarest said in an email. … Read more
Oregon NGOs band together for more global impact
How the forests of Borneo are breaking down silos among well-known Oregon institutions.