Gov. Kate Brown adds minimum wage raise, graduation rate to 2016 agenda
Gov. Brown announced her 2016 policy focus Wednesday, with an emphasis on Oregon’s economy and education.
Voodoo Doughnut spreads its magic to second Austin location
The Portland-based pastry staple Voodoo Doughnut spend its second store in Austin on Jan. 23.
Storyteller-in-Chief : Vive la France
I first lived in France in 1991. I was struggling with fitting in at Reed — it was lonely being one of three members of the Reed Republicans — and I did not feel any kind of existential urgency to finish college. I loved the idea of France because I had studied the language since … Read more
Tourism climbs for Central Oregon’s ski resorts
Snowfall isn’t always a downfall, especially for tourists seeking to hit the slopes.
Pendleton drone site signs Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
The Pendleton drone range signed its first acclaimed customer, the the U.S. Department of Energy backed Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Federal Aviation Administration designated the Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems Range as a drone test site two years ago.
Tech careers accessible to Portland’s marginalized youth via PDC grant
A $100K grant from the Portland Development Commission will fund four programs focused on diversifying technology jobs.
What does China’s economic downturn mean for Oregon-based global businesses?
The laser manufacturer nLight Corp out of Clark County is one of the Oregon-based businesses affected after a $10 million production expenditure last summer, according to OregonLive.
Elephant center not in metro’s future
The Oregon Zoo’s plans for an off-site elephant center has been deemed too costly by Metro.
OSU studies efficacy of water births
They’re a “reasonably safe, low-intervention option” for some women.