Oregon Hazelnut Growers Are Feeling the Crunch
The price of Oregon’s signature nut is half what it was a year ago, but the executive director of the Hazelnut Growers Bargaining Association says low prices could drive up demand.
Portland’s STEELPORT Knife Co. Forges Partnership With Japanese Retailer
Japan is known as an exporter of great knives, not an importer — until now.
Portland Homeless Family Solutions Rebrands as Path Home
Name change reflects the 15-year-old nonprofit’s increased commitment to preventing homelessness, director says.
Oregon State University Announces $200M Semiconductor Research Center
The Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex will include a supercomputer and will focus on the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Branching Out
Outdoor School — a $2.5 million film meant to showcase the reality of homelessness and Black life in 1990s Portland — wrapped shooting in mid-September. But filmmakers pioneered a recruitment model they hope will be a boon to aspiring filmmakers of color — and to Oregon’s film industry.
Burgerville CEO Ed Casey Is Picking Up the Pace
Burgerville’s CEO talks about improving service and sales — and bringing back much-loved menu items — at the popular fast-food chain
Report Finds ‘Extreme Lack’ of Child Care Programs and Slots Across Oregon
Researchers say the state needs to invest in culturally appropriate care — and relax requirements for child care providers
What Economic Challenges Will Oregon’s Next Governor Need to Tackle?
Portland State University economist talks about Oregon’s economic present and future
Adrift
The Buoy Beer Company building partially collapsed this summer. A structural engineer says he predicted the implosion 19 years ago.
Not a Question of If But When: Blocking Known Cybersecurity Threats and Identifying Emerging Ones
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