Third American-made streetcar hits the streets
United Streetcar’s third streetcar began carrying passengers in Portland last week.
Drones keep tabs on Oregon potatoes
Two drones are now flying over Oregon State University potato fields in search of unhealthy plants.
Arizona fire kills 19 firefighters
Reuters: They died while fighting the blaze threatening the town of Yarnell, about 80 miles north-west of Phoenix.
Ashland development reduces parking spots
Construction on a large piece of undeveloped land in downtown Ashland has taken away 70 public parking spaces.
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‘Grand bargain’ moves forward
Gov. Kitzhaber is trying to broker a compromise between Democrats and Republicans to get more money for education by raising taxes and cutting pensions.
UO and PSU nearing independence
The University of Oregon and Portland State University could soon declare independence from the Oregon University System.
CRC heads to Washington Senate
The Washington House passed the $10 billion transportation package that includes $450 million in bonds for the Columbia River Crossing.
Oregon lawmakers consider BETC reincarnation
Oregon lawmakers are considering a $25 million annual pool to replace the expiring manufacturing Business Energy Tax Credit program.
Oregon considers tripling film subsidy
Oregon lawmakers are considering tripling a state subsidy that exists to attract movie and TV productions to the state.