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.
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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.
Grass-seed farmers switch to flax
As Oregon farmers try to adapt to the changing industry, some are switching from growing grass seed to growing flax.
Portland’s coffee culture returns to pour over methods
Portland, the unlikely capital of American coffee culture, shies away from fancy espresso machines and returns to simple, handcrafted pour over cups of coffee.
Oregon biodiesel mixture increases to 5 percent
Oregon is the second state to require most diesel sold to contain at least 5% biodiesel, up from 2%.
Cylvia Hayes was under criminal investigation
Documents obtained by The Oregonian show that Cylvia Hayes was under investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice.
Houses selling for dirt cheap at foreclosure auctions
Many foreclosed houses—both those with major problems as well as newly-built houses—are selling for well below the list price at auctions.
Lithium Balance considers Portland
Lithium Balance, a battery company based in Denmark, is considering Portland as the potential site for its U.S. headquarters.
Bill aims to connect local farms with school lunches
An Oregon bill seeks to subsidize schools to buy local food, benefiting the local economy and improving children’s health.