Oregon commits $1.6M to drone test site
Business Oregon is investing in the Pendleton drone test range in an effort to stay on the cutting edge of an emerging market.
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Drought emergency declared in 13 Oregon counties
Feds make low-interest loans available to small businesses to offset costs caused by drought.
Announcing the date of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon event
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Summer slated for self-driving Teslas
NEW YORK TIMES: Elon Musk announces self-driving Teslas will hit American roads by the summer.
Apples that resist browning, potatoes that don’t bruise approved in US
ECONOMIC TIMES: A pair of new GMO-infused foods have been approved for sale in the United States.
Gov. Brown allows investigation into whistleblowers to continue
The new governor has not called a halt to an OSP investigation into a leak of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s emails.
Central Oregon prepares for early fire season
Today is the first day of spring, and Central Oregon officials are expressing concern about an early wildfires.
April 15: Date Uber, Lyft will be allowed to operate in Portland
The vote is expected to introduce a three-month trial period.
Nike reports earnings surpassed expectations for 11th-straight quarter
The sports apparel giant had sales expectations fall a bit short as it tempers future projections.
Springfield one of 25 most logistics-friendly cities
Operating a warehouse is relatively cheap and Hanjin’s departure from Port of Portland is “not necessarily a deal-breaker.”