Springfield mill destroyed by fire to be restored
FORESTRY ROUNDUP: Swanson Group Manufacturing plans to rebuild and upgrade a mill that was flattened by a fire in 2014.
Hales calls off street fee discussions
The mayor of Portland announced there would be no more discussions about a local solution to funding infrastructure while the state legislature addresses transportation issues.
Port of Morrow reports growth in 2014
The east Oregon port grew after the completion of two facilities in the area.
Price of oil settles at less than $50 per barrel
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Oil prices continued to trend downward on Thursday.
5 companies react to lower fuel prices
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
Consumers love the savings they get from low oil prices, but how has business been affected?
Taxpayer advocate: Don’t turn to IRS for help
TIME: Report states the IRS is offering the least amount of customer service it has since 2001.
Obama aims to increase spending in budget proposal
BLOOMBERG: The president’s budget requests should cause a fight with the now Republican-led Congress.
Legislature proposes increase in school funding
Lawmakers favor education spending over social services in 2015-17 budget.
Oregon receives $283M in venture capital in 2014
Startups earned the highest amount of investment since 2001.
City of Eugene continues to fine Uber
The city has been fining the rideshare company $2,000 a day for operating without licenses.