Salem business owners discuss medical pot
The medical marijuana industry is working to gain acceptance with the capital’s business community.
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BNSF, Union Pacific want Oregon to sign confidentiality agreements
The two railroad companies want to keep shipment information from the public; the agreements would restrict notification to first responders.
Rising home prices float underwater mortgages in Oregon
In the Portland area, only 5.2% of all residential properties with a mortgage held a negative equity position in the first quarter of 2014.
Portland: Where young people go to work?
BY KATIE AUSBURGER | OB GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
How to build a hipster-friendly work environment.
Oregon to receive $3.8M settlement from GlaxoSmithKline case
The state will receive $3.8 million under a multi-state settlement after the drug firm was accused of improperly marketing three pharmaceutical products.
Liquor privatization ballot initiative dropped
The measure to privatize liquor sales and allow Oregon grocery stores to stock hard liquor will not appear on the November 2014 ballot.
Junction City snack food maker plans to expand
Cosmos Creations hopes to build a 135,000-square-foot factory in Lane County that could hire up to 150 workers over several years.
Milk man deliveries return to Portland
Local Farmers Delivery brings milk, baked goods and coffee right to your door.
Oregon preparing for strong forest fire season
Oregon Department of Forestry officials predict a stronger than average forest fire season this year.
The business of running a food cart
BY HANNAH WALLACE | OB BLOGGER
What does it take to launch and run one of these mobile food businesses?