May 05 – 06, 2012
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Oregon senators fight to keep postal centers
A bi-partisan group of Oregon state senators lead by rural Republicans say they are petitioning Congress to maintain vital postal links in Oregon.
OSU study shows downside of biomass
OSU researchers say using Oregon forests for biomass production will increase carbon dioxide emissions by at least 14%.
Applegate mine gets Superfund tag
A long-abandoned copper and cadmium mine high in the Applegate River drainage was added to the Superfund list on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Evraz to expand in Portland
Russian-owned Evraz Inc. is planning to more than double its pipe production in North Portland to supply the oil industry.
Frontier delivers mixed results to customers, investors
A little more than a year after Frontier Communications Corp. acquired Verizon’s Northwest operations, the Connecticut company has taken steps to improve customer service and bring high-speed Internet service to Oregon’s rural communities.
Musician’s Friend closing Medford headquarters, cutting jobs
Online instrument retailer Musician’s Friend Inc. is closing its Medford headquarters and eliminating 160 jobs.
Lawmakers put Sustainability Center on hold
House Republicans have blocked state bonding for Portland State University’s proposed Sustainability Center until developers present a more detailed proposal.
Oregon gets organic goat dairy
Fairview Farms Goat Dairy recently became Oregon’s second to be certified organic, joining only a dozen organic goat dairies nationwide.
Walmart adapts expansion with neighborhood input
The Eastport Plaza Walmart in Portland adapted their expansion plan with input from the Lents Neighborhood Association and Mayor Sam Adams’ office.