Oregon national parks support nearly 1,000 jobs
Oregon national parks and monuments supported 947 jobs across the state in 2011, according to a new report.
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Beaverton could get first brewery
Beaverton’s specialty brew store, Uptown Market, plans to open a new brewery in July.
Light rail becomes issue for Columbia River Crossing
The Oregon House approved $450 million in bonds to pay for new Interstate 5 and light rail bridges connecting Portland and Vancouver, but Washington political leaders are still divided.
Facebook nearing completion on Building 2
Facebook is nearing completion on Building 2 at its Prineville data center.
Consumer demand boosts cage-free eggs
Rising consumer demand means Oregon’s largest egg producer, Willamette Egg Farms, is ramping up production of cage-free eggs.
Rep. Blumenauer says budget cuts could have silver lining
Rep. Earl Blumenauer hopes the federal sequester cuts will lead to a series of federal tax and spending reforms.
Budget cuts would affect other states more than Oregon
A new chart reveals that Oregon is one of the least-affected states from the impending federal automatic budget cuts.
Manufacturers could lose between $30M and $116M from CRC
Three companies that make structures upriver from the proposed Columbia River Crossing could lose between $30 million and $116 million in profits due to the lower clearance.
Zipcar adds electric vehicles in Portland
Zipcar is adding battery-powered Honda Fit EVs to the Portland State University campus with charging stations by ECOtality.
Eugene bag ban nearly here
Eugene’s plastic bag ban begins May 1, and it will apply to more than just grocery stores.