Facebook hiring in Prineville
Facebook’s Prineville data center has begun looking to hire locals for the new critical facilities team to manage the facility.
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Esco thrives in green PDX
In a city better known for green manufacturing, heavy equipment maker Esco Corp. specializes in “wear parts” meant to be used for a short period.
Eugene fights global warming
Eugene’s City Council approves a plan to help residents cut back on carbon emissions and fossil fuel use.
Portland embraces Target but shuns Walmart
Downtown Portland business owners and shoppers would welcome a Target store, even as they shun Walmart.
Biogas facility planned in Portland
Columbia Biogas LLC plans to build an anaerobic digester facility in Portland to turn food waste into electricity.
Washington income tax may help Oregon
Many people prefer to live and work in Washington and shop in Oregon to save money, but Washington’s Initiative 1098 could change that.
Oregon’s wine grapes going to the birds
Oregon’s late wine grape harvest is being confounded even more with the arrival of migrating birds.
Beaverton gets local gift shop
Beaverton’s A&P appliance parts and repair shop gets a makeover that includes locally made gifts and food.
Central Oregon microdistillery gets new location
Central Oregon’s Bendistillery had to rewrite state land use laws to move into their new 24-acre site.
Adult day facility provides fun environment
The new Mount Hood Adult Day Center in Gresham provides a multitude of activities for clients, ranging from an on-site pedicurist to a “man-cave.”