Dry spring cuts northeast Oregon wheat yields
Winter wheat production in 2014 is forecast at 40.3 million bushels statewide, down 17% from a year ago.
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Private liberal arts education: superior outcomes, competitive price
BY DEBRA RINGOLD | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
Why has six years become an acceptable investment in public undergraduate education that over-promises and underperforms?
Two sides of the coin
BY JASON NORRIS | OB GUEST BLOGGER
Ferguson Wellman’s investment views on the economy and capital markets.
Oregon splits difference on Ambre Energy coal grants
The Oregon Transportation Commission awarded one grant associated with the Australia-based coal export plan, but rejected a second.
Portland agency wants to change how sportswear brands market to women
Guidance Counsel has spent the past year updating approaches to the women’s activewear market.
Exit Real World leaves downtown Salem
After 21 years, the independently-owned skate shop will close its first store to focus on its remaining location in Portland.
Stink bugs wreak havoc on Willamette Valley crops
Experts say the pest could cause millions to billions of dollars in damage to the region’s crops.
Oregon BEST awards $94K to LilyPad technology
The LilyPad is a floating, solar-activated stormwater treatment device deployed in retaining ponds and ditches.
Oregon approves permit for oil train terminal near Clatskanie
The Department of Environmental Quality approved an air pollution permit, which will allow the terminal to move 1.8 billion gallons of oil annually.
Allegations against Scott Kveton head to grand jury
The sexual assault allegations made against the Portland tech leader will be presented to a grand jury as soon as early September.