License Plate Sales Fund $391K in Grants for Wine Tourism
Travel Oregon, which administers the grants, says this year’s amount sets a new record for the program.
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Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Frog Ferry to Make Another Jump For Local Funding
Friends of Frog Ferry has relaunched its campaign to establish a public commuter ferry between Vancouver and Oregon City, saying the price tag will never be lower.
Daimler Charges Ahead with Electric Truck
Daimler North America’s Ryan Menze talks about how the Inflation Reduction Act has paved the way for electric trucks.
Transit Agency Announces Free On-Demand Bus Service for La Grande and Island City Residents
Funded by the State Transportation Improvement Fund, the bus overhaul will expand hours, and allow all residents to schedule individualized pickups with their local bus route.
Wildfire Season Slams Southern Oregon’s Tourist Economy
Small business owners are adapting their plans, purchasing their own firefighting equipment as blazes worsen
Lane County Officials Say Six-Figure Estimates for WAC Crowds Were Way Off Track
Eugene business owners say World Athletics Championships crowds fell far short of their expectations — but hope visitors return for future events.
Oregon-China Trade Grows, But Leaders Fear ‘Decoupling’
Acting Consul General Pan Qingjiang discusses how the United States’ ongoing trade war — and economic sanctions against Russia — add uncertainty to Oregon and China’s economic partnership.
Oregonians Could Get a Chance to Pump Their Own Gas
HB 4151, which would legalize self-service gas stations statewide, has bipartisan support in congress. But unions and gas station workers are wary.
