Hermiston farm markets a tearless onion
River Point Farms of Hermiston has released an EverMild sweet onion, which promises to be tearless, mild and sweet.
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H&M eyes Washington Square
Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz put up a banner announcing a new location in Beaverton at Washington Square.
Vintners share production, but not grapes
Fly High and LongSword vineyards of Southern Oregon have partnered up to share a winery but continue to sell separate brands.
Announcing the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Oregon Business magazine has named the second annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. The rankings were revealed Wednesday night at the Portland Downtown Hilton, along with the October issue of the magazine, which spotlights the winners and the nonprofit sector.
Settlement tightens coast logging rules
A court settlement requires the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to develop stricter rules on logging on Oregon’s Coast Range.
Grass-seed growers hope for bioenergy plant
Oregon grass-seed growers hope to break ground next year on a $25 million bioenergy plant in the Willamette Valley.
Families carefully spending more for back to school
Consumers are expected to spend more this year for back to school supplies, but they are still keeping an eye out for deals.
Casino backers drop suit
Wood Village casino backers have dropped their suit against the Oregon Secretary of State, but they aren’t giving up on opening the state’s first non-tribal casino.
Measures 66, 67 haven’t driven away business
Opponents of Measures 66 and 67 warned it would drive business from Oregon, but that doesn’t seem to be the case after seven months.
Craft Brewers buy Kona
Portland-based Craft Brewers Alliance Inc. announces that they will buy Hawaii’s Kona Brewing Co. for $13.9 million.