Electric Highway opens
The first major section of the “Electric Highway” is open between Cottage Grove and the California border.
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Rural counties struggling without timber payments
Rural Oregon counties have received their last federal timber payments.
Oregon hired 1,931 workers during freeze
During a three-month government hiring freeze, Oregon hired 1,931 new employees.
Eugene tea company goes green
Eugene-based bulk tea supplier Mountain Rose Herbs will begin selling its teas in compostable and recyclable boxes.
Lawmakers tackle online assets
A group with the Oregon State Bar is working to pass legislation that would give family members access to the online worlds of people after they passed away.
Apple to start paying dividends
Apple has decided to begin paying a $2.65 quarterly dividend per share.
Starbucks opens juice store
Starbucks is opening its first Evolution Fresh juice store in Bellevue, Washington.
Federal grant helps Oregon companies train workers
Oregon won a $9.5 million federal grant called Metro Step, to train and upgrade the skills of current workers.
Portland gets community solar panels
Portland signed a grant agreement with Seattle-based Tangerine Power to install solar panels on eight community structures.
Southern Oregon water shortage worries farmers
A water shortage in Southern Oregon has farmers worried they won’t receive enough irrigation water from the Klamath Reclamation Project.