Legislative staff to take unpaid furloughs
The staff of the Oregon Legislature will be subject to unpaid furloughs, although most of their days off will differ from those taken by other state employees.
High Five
Tree disease could slam Oregon industry
Researchers guess sudden oak death has cost California landowners several million dollars. The cost to Oregon could be far greater.
Applegate mine gets Superfund tag
A long-abandoned copper and cadmium mine high in the Applegate River drainage was added to the Superfund list on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Oregon minimum wage rises
Oregon’s minimum wage will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour next year.
Venture Portland accepting applications
The nonprofit business district development organization Venture Portland is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 grants program.
Columbia River Crossing needs $147M more from states
The Columbia River Crossing’s final environmental impact statement revealed that it will require $147.3 million more from residents of Oregon and Washington.
Portlander named one of top 10 female entrepreneurs
Portland-based gDiaper founder Kimberly Graham-Nye was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top Ten Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs.
Portland to vote on Sustainability Center
The Portland City Council faces a vote next week on whether the city should be owner of a share of the planned Oregon Sustainability Center.
Postal Service considers major changes
In attempts to close its $5.5 billion budget gap, the Postal Service is considering cutting 20% of jobs, closing six mail processing centers and 41 small town post offices in Oregon.
Portland company to run NYC bike program
Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share Inc. has been chosen to run a bicycle sharing program in New York City.