Wheat purchases return to normal
Wheat exports from the Northwest to Asia are returning to normal despite an ongoing investigation by the USDA into unauthorized genetically modified wheat.
Prineville considers microhomes
Prineville’s current code doesn’t allow microhomes, which are growing in popularity.
OpConnect’s funding brings jobs to Oregon
Portland-based EV charging company OpConnect landed new investments and loans to grow the company’s presence in Hawaii.
BBC payoffs cause alarm for New York Times
Reuters: The BBC’s former director general Mark Thompson has accused the head of its governing body of misleading Britain’s parliament about huge pay-offs to senior executives.
The steakhouse as economic indicator
Fortune: What the sizzle at some legendary chophouses says about the New York economy — and maybe the nation’s, too.
Kitzhaber announces possible special session date
Gov. John Kitzhaber announced that if he calls a special session, it will take place Sept. 30.
Call center opening in Veneta with 180 jobs
First Call Resolution plans to open a call center in Veneta, bringing an estimated 180 jobs.
Oregon schools start year with more state funds
Oregon schools started the year with an almost $1 billion uptick in state education funding, yet not much has changed.
Tofurky opening green facility
Tofurky is planning a new plant in Hood River that will triple its production capacity when it opens in January.
Lavender farm in land-use battle
The 90-acre Oregon Lavender Farm in Oregon City is caught in a land-use battle.