Hemp Growth Divides Communities
The explosive increase in hemp production has polarized local farming economies.
Jackson County Oregon
Portland business districts win grants
Four Portland business districts won Venture Portland’s first ever economic development grants.
Oregon homeowners hope Obama’s new plan will help
Many Oregon homeowners hope President Obama’s Home Affordable Refinance Program will help them keep their homes.
Nursery industry experiencing slump
The closure of the Oregon Coast Garden Center after 52 years of business is indicative of a larger downturn for Oregon’s nurseries.
Aurora-area solar farm benefits from PGE program
A $2 million solar farm near Aurora is one of the first large-scale participants in Portland General Electric’s solar payment option program.
Lawmakers reach bipartisan agreement on Oregon budget
The three co-chairs of the budget-writing Ways and Means Committee arrived at a bipartisan agreement for Oregon’s next two-year budget.
Kitzhaber nurtures biomass
Gov. John Kitzhaber has already made good on campaign promises to support Oregon’s biomass energy development sector.