PGE considers giant cane for Boardman plant
Portland General Electric is considering giant cane as a possible future energy source for its coal-fired Boardman power plant.
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Daimler supports Obama’s new efficiency standards
Daimler Trucks North America CEO Martin Daum joined President Barack Obama at an announcement to push for new fuel efficiency standards.
Deer suspected as source of E. coli outbreak
Oregon Public Health officials suspect deer may be to blame for the E. coli outbreak traced to Jaquith Strawberry Farm in rural Washington County.
Columbia River Crossing funding has major hole
The Columbia River Crossing’s finance plan has a half-a-billion-dollar hole because it relies on outdated traffic projections, says an analysis by the Oregon Treasury.
Salem launches small business loan program
The city of Salem recently launched a loan program to help small local businesses grow and hire more workers.
Shakespeare Festival cancels shows
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival canceled all shows in the Angus Bowmer Theatre after discovering that the building’s main support beam is cracked.
Oregon gets $1.5M to improve rail service
Oregon landed $1.5 million of the $2 billion for high-speed rail announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.