Wildfire fight costs Oregon $70M so far
The Oregon Department of Forestry has spent over $70 million fighting wildfires so far this summer. That’s compared to an average $3-7 million usually spent each summer.
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Head Start cuts hit Oregon
Federal sequester cuts mean Head Start will enroll 834 fewer students in Oregon this year.
Oregon ranks 10th for ‘profiting from sin’
Oregon ranks 10th among U.S. states for revenue from drinking, smoking and gambling.
Meal delivery service comes to Oregon
Brooklyn-based meal-delivery service Blue Apron expanded to Oregon this month, thanks to a $5 million funding round.
Macheezmo Mouse returning to Oregon
Two former employees of Macheezmo Mouse are hoping to bring the chain back a decade after it closed.
Farmers worried about proposed federal water rules
Proposed new Food and Drug Administration rules governing agricultural water quality and manure are worrying organic farmers.
Portland Aquarium under investigation after logging 200 marine animal deaths
The Oregon Human Society is investigating the Portland Aquarium after a former employee released a death log of over 200 marine animals in three months.
New construction changing OSU
Major construction at Oregon State University is giving the college an upgrade.
Jama Software closes on $13M funding round
Portland-based Jama Software closed its first round of venture capital at $13 million.
Starbucks brings prototype store to Portland
Starbucks chose Portland as the site for one of its new store designs made out of renovated shipping containers.