news roundup

Portland bans fossil fuel storage, city spends $47 million on affordable housing and Bend named best performing U.S. city.

Elliott Forest sale put on hold, Measure 97 backers unveil new proposal and Union Pacific to appeal Mosier rail expansion.

Marijuana revenues continue to beat estimates, future unclear for women’s prison and second standoff trial will move forward. 

Investigation reveals toxic lead at armories, Amazon considers Troutdale for new facility and Oregon evaluates suit against Monsanto.

Budget shortfall subject of ongoing debate, Beaverton startup may be Amazon of marijuana industry and vegan grocery is on hold.

CEO tax puts Portland on the map, Mentor CEO receives $25 million from company sale and Oregon lawmakers want to repeal sanctuary immigration law.

Audit finds problems with Oregon housing agency, Google plans for renewable energy and Trump threatens Boeing deal.

PSU lands federal transportation grant, scenes from the Oregon Leadership Summit and state microbreweries seek international markets.

Marijuana testing rules revised, first crowdfunded building slated for Oregon and Portland already spending its housing bond.

Oregon governor unveils 2017-2019 budget, President Obama appeals overtime rule injunction and OHA proposes plan to prevent HIV infection.