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.
Travel and Transportation
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.
The Shipping News
Global shipping is in crisis. What’s next for the ports of Portland and Vancouver?
“Every Day Feels Like a Weekend”
Visitors return to Oregon, providing relief for storefronts and assuaging post-pandemic fears.
Coastal Labor Shortage Highlights Bigger Problems
Businesses go to great lengths to attract workers in preparation for the summer.
The Last Mile Home
Portland city planners rethink land use and the transportation network as the rise of e-commerce increases congestion and puts climate goals at risk.