Oregon Legislature earmarks $300M for quake preparedness
Lawmakers set aside largest-ever amount of money for updates ahead of the Big One.
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Motorcycle Superstore spurns Medford for Texas, Kentucky
The company will shed 118 Southern Oregon jobs in its move.
Nike lands college football program with most wins
University of Michigan announces it has agreed “in principle” to switch from Adidas after eight years with the struggling brand.
City employees can use pot but…
Employees at Portland area cities were informed they can use marijuana but can’t come to work high.
Crews to begin dismantling Wimer dam in Rogue Basin
The project will help open more than 70 miles of spawning grounds in the upper Evans Creek drainage for salmon and steelhead.
Brew pioneer to become chief brewer at Deschutes
Karl Ockert will become director of brewing operations Aug. 3 at Deschutes Brewery.
Hazelnut farmers use mating tricks to ward off moths
The goal is to reduce the hazelnut industry’s use of pesticides.
Fire rages in Eastern Oregon
A conflagration that started about 11 miles south of Dayville has burned 27,000 acres.
Intel president out in rash of management changes
Renee James announced Thursday she will step down in January.
Portland tech groups push diversity
PDC makes $30,000 available for diversity initiatives; code schools offer scholarships.