Oregon commits $1.6M to drone test site
Business Oregon is investing in the Pendleton drone test range in an effort to stay on the cutting edge of an emerging market.
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Drought emergency declared in 13 Oregon counties
Feds make low-interest loans available to small businesses to offset costs caused by drought.
Gov. Brown allows investigation into whistleblowers to continue
The new governor has not called a halt to an OSP investigation into a leak of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s emails.
Central Oregon prepares for early fire season
Today is the first day of spring, and Central Oregon officials are expressing concern about an early wildfires.
April 15: Date Uber, Lyft will be allowed to operate in Portland
The vote is expected to introduce a three-month trial period.
Nike reports earnings surpassed expectations for 11th-straight quarter
The sports apparel giant had sales expectations fall a bit short as it tempers future projections.
Springfield one of 25 most logistics-friendly cities
Operating a warehouse is relatively cheap and Hanjin’s departure from Port of Portland is “not necessarily a deal-breaker.”
Portland considers ramping up Airbnb enforcement
PORTLAND GOVERNMENT ROUNDUP: City prepared to be tougher on hosts without permits; approves all-electric taxi company; reacts to study comparing urban commute times
What happens if Pembina’s propane terminal explodes?
Competing reports predict what would happen if Pembina’s proposed propane terminal were to explode.
Ninkasi sends yeast into space
The spores will be used to brew an Imperial Stout, which will be available in April.