Easterday Family Abandons Boardman Mega-Dairy Plan
Records show the dairy site has been sold back to its original owners, ending plans to resurrect the controversial operation.
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Arts Scene Central to Heathman Hotel’s GM’s Game Plan
Laura Maldonado says making the historic Portland hotel a “portal to the arts” means engaging with local artists and vendors, and turning the Heathman into a hip hangout.
Gov. Kotek Signs Industrial Farm Oversight Bill Into Law
Some activists call the bill “watered down” after the Legislature struck down a provision calling for a moratorium.
Hospital Physicians at Providence St. Vincent Vote to Unionize
The union follows a flurry of union activity in the health care sector this summer.
Clark College Receives $1M in Federal Funding for Clean Energy Center
The grant will purchase carbon-neutral equipment and four electric vehicles for students to practice.
Kotek Signs Billion-Dollar Housing Package into Law
Bills fund a large-scale expansion of the HCSD, as well as housing assistance programs and new rent controls.
DEQ Issues $632,056 in Environmental Fines in June
Those issued citations can offset their penalty by funding an environmental project.
Oregonians Overwhelmingly Support Small Farms, Mixed on Big Agriculture, OVBC Study Finds
Concerns about industrial agriculture were mainly expressed by respondents living in urban areas, held college degrees, who were less likely to have school-age children.
KeyBank, MESO, Thorns Announce Women-Led Business Pitch Competition
The winning pitch will get a $20,000 prize; all applicants will receive business mentorship and counseling.
Oregon Unemployment Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month
Oregon’s near-record low unemployment mirrors national trends, with government, services, and hospitality recording the biggest job gains.