Caleb Diehl
Sisters dreams of becoming more than a tourist town
Sisters initiates a bold new plan to move beyond tourism.
On the Scene: Oregon defense industry celebrates year’s achievements
Oregon defense industry leaders celebrate their accomplishments days after a historic $700 billion national defense authorization passed the House of Representatatives.
Who you gonna call? Dronebusters
As consumer and commercial drones increase in popularity, a Portland startup confronts the safety and security threats.
On the scene: Excellence in Family Business awards
With apologies to Tolstoy: All happy family businesses are alike; all unhappy family businesses are unhappy in their own way. OSU’s Austin Family Business program honored happy family businesses last night in an awards ceremony at the Sentinel hotel. The event celebrated families that have maintained their businesses over two or three generations. Award winners talked … Read more
Will expanding I-5 relieve congestion? Freight industry says yes
Despite numerous studies demonstrating that freeway expansions worsen congestion, the freight industry supports a proposed expansion of I-5 at the Rose Quarter.
Keeping the Lights On: solar manufacturers and installers face an uncertain market
In the wake of a landmark trade case, the solar industry faces an uncertain future.
How corporate tax legislation might impact Oregon companies
House Republicans have promised to unveil legislation on Thursday to overhaul the corporate tax code. We took a look at the potential impacts on Oregon businesses. “Everyone’s got their lobbyists geared up for this,” said Brian Todd, head of corporate tax practice at Davis Wright Tremaine. Republicans propose slashing the corporate tax rate to 20%, … Read more
The Bus is Back: Salem experiments with an on-demand bus
Salem’s experiment with on-demand bus service didn’t work out, but the innovative service yielded valuable lessons for future transit projects.
Can the smart-home industry cope with growing cybercrime threat?
The Internet of Things adds new layer to cyber risk.