Northwest to be hit hard by climate change, scientists predict
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ROUNDUP: Ocean acidification could disproportionately affect region; oil, ethanol trains expected to derail 10 times a year; Ashland prepares for fiery summer.
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Portland-based ChickTech launches national campaign
The group’s leaders said their goal is to raise $15,000 using the crowdfunding site Indiegogo.
Cycle Oregon commits just shy of $70k to rural communities
The fund has granted a total of $1.6 million for projects throughout the state.
Central Oregon tourism agency: Weather not hurting us
Visitors still frequenting the region — but not necessarily for winter activities.
Citing ‘major turnaround,’ ESI suspends dividend
Former Tektronix chief executive will step in as chairman of the board.
Urban Airship’s total funding grows to $67.6M after securing $9M investment
Marketing startup has raised $21 million in its series D funding round, which started in October.
Hillsboro agency: No problem making beer from wastewater
BREWERY ROUNDUP: Clean Water Services uses “reclaimed water” to make beer; Eugene-based Ninkasi expands; Breakside, Hopworks head to Iceland.
Oregon taxpayers could get a kicker as state revenue exceeds expectations
An improved revenue stream for the state could allow a refund that comes in the form of a tax credit.
Senate votes to end Cover Oregon
The Department of Consumer Business Services would absorb the state’s failed insurance exchange.
Portland-based women’s apparel startup reaches $50k Kickstarter benchmark
Society Nine, which makes products for women in mixed martial arts, reached its goal by securing donations from 548 backers.