DEQ Issues $632,056 in Environmental Fines in June
Those issued citations can offset their penalty by funding an environmental project.
Oregonians Overwhelmingly Support Small Farms, Mixed on Big Agriculture, OVBC Study Finds
Concerns about industrial agriculture were mainly expressed by respondents living in urban areas, held college degrees, who were less likely to have school-age children.
KeyBank, MESO, Thorns Announce Women-Led Business Pitch Competition
The winning pitch will get a $20,000 prize; all applicants will receive business mentorship and counseling.
Storyteller-in-Chief: Pivot to Something Better
Barry Raber, president of Carefree RV Storage, writes about the power of doing more of what’s going right.
Tactics: Andy Mendenhall Urges ‘Courageous Optimism’ Amid Behavioral Health Crisis
Central City Concern’s CEO talks about how his organization has responded to the pandemic, the escalating behavioral health crisis and what’s next.
Southern Oregon Organic Dairy Pleads Guilty to Violating Clean Water Act
Noble Family Dairy will pay a $25K fine for harboring 130 more cattle than it was permitted, causing manure to flow into a creek and river.
From Oregon with Pride
Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.
Oregon Unemployment Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month
Oregon’s near-record low unemployment mirrors national trends, with government, services, and hospitality recording the biggest job gains.
Growing Above Challenges
Brand Story – Comcast Business supports Corvallis-based Work Unlimited to help adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow in community.