Tourism climbs for Central Oregon’s ski resorts
Snowfall isn’t always a downfall, especially for tourists seeking to hit the slopes.
Pendleton drone site signs Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
The Pendleton drone range signed its first acclaimed customer, the the U.S. Department of Energy backed Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Federal Aviation Administration designated the Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems Range as a drone test site two years ago.
Tech careers accessible to Portland’s marginalized youth via PDC grant
A $100K grant from the Portland Development Commission will fund four programs focused on diversifying technology jobs.
What does China’s economic downturn mean for Oregon-based global businesses?
The laser manufacturer nLight Corp out of Clark County is one of the Oregon-based businesses affected after a $10 million production expenditure last summer, according to OregonLive.
No Magic Wand
Years in the making, the affordable-housing crisis can’t be solved by developers alone.
Ruby Receptionists growing with private equity boost
Jill Nelson’s company adding 30,000 square feet in Portland.
Elephant center not in metro’s future
The Oregon Zoo’s plans for an off-site elephant center has been deemed too costly by Metro.
OSU studies efficacy of water births
They’re a “reasonably safe, low-intervention option” for some women.
Farmers move against GMO law
Farmers push for county by county decision on GMOs.
Bundys expected to negotiate a withdrawal
The feds have spoken with the leader of the eastern Oregon occupation.