Plan to open Willamette Falls to the public moves forward
Four million dollars is needed to fund the design phase of the public vantage point at the falls.
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Nike’s stock buyback passes $2.5B
The company announced a four-year $8 billion share repurchase program in 2012.
Portland health companies to simplify patient data
The city’s most prominent health systems are working together to provide clinicians easier access to health care information.
Eking out a living
It may be obvious, but most farmers don’t make a lot of money. According to preliminary data from the 2012 Agriculture Census, 52% of America’s 2.1 million principal farm-operators don’t call farming their primary occupation. Farm cooperatives may offer a solution.
Opponents of GMO ban raise $455,000
Six pesticide and plant biotechnology firms have donated thousands of dollars to the campaign against SB633.
Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup faces delays
The Environmental Protection Agency said it now anticipates completing the proposed cleanup plan in 2015.
SEC slams former Portland analyst
The Securities and Exchange Commission levied a $6.3 million fine against John Kinnucan and his former firm, Broadband Research Corp.
Greenpeace praises Oregon data centers
Greenpeace applauded the Prineville Apple center for its commitment to 100% renewable energy.
New retailers opening in Eugene, Coburg
Camping World in Coburg and Urban Waxx in Eugene have scheduled grand openings in Lane County.
Oregonians have higher-than-average tax burden
Oregonians paid 10.1% of their income to the state, putting Oregon’s tax burden at 16th in the nation.