The New Town Square
Business development catalyst, community hub or social services center, Oregon’s public libraries have evolved to serve all.
Kim Moore
Central Oregon Dispatch: Print Still Matters
The Bend Bulletin newspaper may have gone through bankruptcy, but businesses still want to advertise.
All Things To All People
Two law firm mergers show corporate clients increasingly seek legal services under one roof.
Hemp Growth Divides Communities
The explosive increase in hemp production has polarized local farming economies.
Hot, Dry Summers Plague Oregon’s Forests
A forest manager calls for landowners to plant more climate-resilient trees.
Rising Rents Put Pressure on Manufacturers
Moving expenses often outweigh the increased cost of renting factories in Portland.
Keep On Trucking
Jana Jarvis, president of the Oregon Trucking Associations, discusses why trucking jobs are not going away because of automation, and what the group is doing to attract young people to the profession.
School Funding: “Not Your Mother’s Bake Sale”
The Beaverton High School Success Fund proves that public schools can raise substantial private money. Should this be the future of school funding?