Port of Astoria backs alternative energy farm
Port of Astoria Commissioners signed a letter of support for a proposed alternative energy farm at the Bradwood Landing property.
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Pioneer Place food court goes gourmet
Pioneer Place is looking to ditch the usual humdrum food court offerings for more gourmet and locally-made fare.
Bottlecap maker joins Oregon’s brew community
Corvallis-based Brewtoppers is one of three makers of custom beer bottlecaps for homebrewers in the nation.
Oregon lawmakers approve 14-bill education package
Oregon Legislators approved a 14-bill package that has the potential to remake the state’s educational system.
Portland feminist bookstore heading towards financial collapse
In Other Words, the Northeast Portland feminist bookstore parodied on Portlandia, is heading towards financial collapse.
Construction firms prepare for summer rush
Construction firms are preparing for a rush of summer projects at schools, roads and elsewhere in Oregon.
Long-time Trail Blazers exec to retire
The Portland Trail Blazers announced that long-time executive J.E. Isaac will resign at the end of July.
Jacksonville company targets sugar-substitute market
Craig and Mary Kirkpatrick of rural Jacksonville are joining the growing market for sugar substitutes with their Sweet Purpose stevia.
Oregon cities will take years to recover lost jobs
A new report from IHS Global Insight says that Oregon cities will take many years to recover the number of jobs they had before the recession.
Wheego Electric Cars joins Oregon’s EV market
Wheego Electric Cars granted dealership rights to the O’Brien Auto Group to sell the Wheego LiFe, a two-seater electric car.