A Crisis of Care
Oregon is rolling out new child care supports — including a $100 million investment — but advocates say the funding is ‘just a drop in the bucket’ for a crisis that’s hampering economic growth around the state.
School for Innovation
Since 2017 the Invent Oregon competition has bridged Oregon’s science, business and education sectors — and organizers aim to make a bigger impact on students across the state.
Lawmakers Must Heed the Call for Gun Safety
Penny Okamoto, director of Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation, writes about the need for gun violence prevention in Oregon.
Enrollment Blues
Head counts at Oregon’s community colleges were in a slow pattern of decline when the COVID-19 pandemic hit — and they’ve yet to bounce back.
Tenants’ Market Brings Bargaining Power for Office-Space Buildouts
Brand Story – COVID-19 shook nearly every industry to its core, but never more so than for commercial office space.
Milestone Systems: ‘Citizens Are Sick and Tired of Technology Companies Abusing Their Data’
Milestone Systems leaders talk about the need for a better ethical framework to guide the digital age.
Elected Officials and Climate Justice Groups Call on Oregon Department of Justice to Investigate NW Natural
Petition says the utility intentionally misleads the public on their environmental impact, while charging higher prices and scrapping electrification efforts.
Nurses File Class-Action Wage Theft Suit Against Providence
Providence says it’s handling the paycheck shortfalls, which stem from its migration to a new payroll system
‘If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Anywhere’
Oregon-based Grön Edibles goes international — but is still hoping for an end to federal cannabis prohibition
Fire Destroys Pendleton Flour Mill
Tennessee-based Grain Craft, which owns the mill, says it’s working with farmers to handle wheat supply