Hunger rate declines in Oregon
The percentage of Oregon households that suffer from hunger declined slightly.
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Judge rules on marijuana initiative
A Marion County judge ruled that Secretary of State Kate Brown acted properly when she decided a marijuana legalization measure didn’t have enough signatures for the November ballot.
Casino planners reach deal with Grange
The National Grange and developers of proposed casino “The Grange” came to a trademark agreement.
South Korean market helps Oregon blueberries
Despite a 40.5% tariff, Oregon blueberry growers and packers have embraced the newly opened South Korean market.
Hyatt convention center hotel goes to a vote
A proposal for a publicly subsidized Hyatt hotel at the Oregon Convention Center will go to a vote next week.
Oregon farmers deal with canola ruling
As a temporary rule allowing Oregon farmers to grow canola was put on hold, many farmers are unsure of what they will plant this fall.
Transportation Building renovation under budget
The newly renovated state Transportation Building was completed on time and under budget.
Pear harvest on track
An August heat spell brought the Rogue Valley’s pear harvest on track for a normal schedule.
Banks put deadline on Vestas-Mitsubishi deal
A group of international banks gave Vestas Wind Systems a deadline of Jan. 1, 2013 to reach a deal with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Grabhorn agrees to $7M cleanup plan
The operator of the former Grabhorn landfill near Cooper Mountain has agreed to pay $7 million for a cleanup managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.