Stink bugs wreak havoc on Willamette Valley crops
Experts say the pest could cause millions to billions of dollars in damage to the region’s crops.
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Oregon BEST awards $94K to LilyPad technology
The LilyPad is a floating, solar-activated stormwater treatment device deployed in retaining ponds and ditches.
Federal directive threatens Oregon health reforms
The agency that holds the purse strings for care of Oregon Health Plan members criticized the state’s system for distributing money to coordinated care organizations.
Massive drydock to arrive this weekend
The $40 million floating drydock will arrive at the Columbia River will carry components that will be assembled by Vigor Industrial.
Ashland “bait bike” stolen three times in one day
Police arrested three people in three different incidents of bike theft over the previous 24 hours.
TriMet awards GlobeSherpa mobile app contract
The contract is part of the transit agencies switch to electronic fares, the Portland high tech company announced Thursday.
Tiny houses to serve as affordable housing
Homes of roughly 200 square feet could be quickly built to house homeless and low-income residents in Portland.
61 Oregon businesses make list of fastest-growing companies
Portland-based vacation rental site Vacasa ranked ninth on the new Inc. 5000 list
CEO expected to depart troubled biotch firm
Galena Biopharma, currently under federal investigation, is expected to announce the departure of Mark Ahn, its longtime president and CEO.
Sen. Peter Courtney announces plan to retrofit Oregon schools
His proposal calls on the legislature to spend $200 million on seismic upgrades.