Democrats’ agenda includes growing jobs in rural Oregon
The Senate Democrats’ agenda includes growing jobs in rural Oregon, especially in farming and timber communities.
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Plastic bag ban could include a fee
The expanding effort to ban plastic bags in Oregon could include a five-cent fee for paper bags.
New Relic raises $80M
San Francisco software company New Relic raised $80 million from investors. The company has a large presence in Portland.
Bend reopens discussion on water project
Bend city councilors are reopening the discussion about proceeding with the $68 million Bridge Creek water supply project.
Portland expected to approve commercial efficiency rebate program
The Portland City Council is expected to vote to approve a rebate program to help small businesses make energy efficiency improvements, called Bucks for Buildings.
Deputy U.S. Energy Secretary to tour wind farm
Deputy U.S. Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman is touring the Shepherds Flat wind farm in eastern Oregon.
Cascadia earthquake could cause $32B in losses
The next Cascadia earthquake will kill thousands and cause more than $32 billion in losses to the Oregon economy, a state panel says.
EV industry sparks $266.5M impact in Oregon
A report completed by Portland State University researchers found that Oregon’s electric vehicle industry created more than 1,500 jobs and sparked $266.5 million in economic activity.
OSU statewide budget flat
Oregon State University’s statewide public services may have to eliminate 30 faculty positions under Gov. Kitzhaber’s proposed budget.
VC fund raising $10M for sustainable businesses in Northwest
Former ShoreBank Pacific CEO David Williams joined Brock Metcalf at Reference Capital to raise a $10 million fund to make investments in sustainable Oregon and Washington businesses.