Oregon GMO measure up for debate
The Oregon Farm Bureau is fighting a proposed ban from organic farmers to prohibit genetically modified crops in Jackson County.
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Demolition begins at Boise Cascade site
The Boise Cascade warehouse in downtown Salem is converting into a private real estate development.
Billups Worldwide lands on Forbes list
The Lake Oswego-based media company made Forbes’ list of the nation’s 100 Most Promising Companies.
CRC project lacks legislative support
Oregon lawmakers rejected another bill to build a bridge across the Columbia River.
Oregon among top for 2013 job growth
The state’s job growth was third fastest last year.
BPA appoints new administrator
Elliot Mainzer was named administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.
Farm Bill allows growing hemp for research
The industrial hemp amendment allows colleges, universities and state agriculture departments to grow hemp for research purposes.
Bill the Butcher Inc. adding 10 shops
The Seattle-based chain plans to add 10 butcher shop locations in Portland.
Sen. Ron Wyden becomes chief patron in Congress
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is poised to head the Senate Finance Committee.
‘Right to work’ up for debate
The measure allowing public union employees to refuse to pay their dues will appear before the U.S. Supreme Court this month.