Logging industry seeks to recruit teens
The Astoria Timber Festival hopes to entice young people to pursue careers in logging.
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Lava Butte shuttle in the works
Bus service to the popular tourist attraction will be tested this summer.
Oregon’s first lady continues to disclose possible improprieties
Cylvia Hayes admitted that she was paid $118,000 from a clean energy organization for consulting work.
Portland terminal operator complains of West Coast work stoppages
A 12-hour work stoppage Tuesday pushed ICTSI Oregon Inc.’s attorney to issue a statement condemning the labor strife.
Daimler Trucks North America settles over civil-rights allegations
The corporation’s Swan Lake facility was at the center of a $2.4M payout.
Labor coalition releases poll results that show support for higher minimum wage, more paid sick days
Fair Shot For All released findings from their polls that indicated wide-reaching support.
Lawmakers prep for fuel-standard fight
Strife abounds when discussion turns to gas tax and clean fuel requirements in Salem.
Incarcerated seniors face challenges
Oregon struggles paying for massive elderly prisoner population; lawmakers mull bill aimed at ending real estate fraud.
Portland companies get in on Super Bowl hype
Wieden+Kennedy has three clients who purchased ad time; an app developed in the Rose City will gauge viewers’ reactions to the expensive commercials.
Amanda Fritz plans 2016 reelection bid
The city commissioner said the death of her husband altered circumstances, encouraging her to eschew retirement.