Morning Roundup: Coolest Cooler not cool; Astoria shipyard gets cleanup reprieve from DEQ
In today’s news, Portland’s beloved Kickstarter project under investigation, Astoria’s shipyard has 5 more years and Oregon cannabis users really like edibles.
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Morning Roundup: Marijuana shops ask for rule extension; Wildfires down in 2016
In today’s news, the Oregon Cannabis Association seeks a rule extension, a Beaverton startup raises $1.5 million and Oregon’s forest fires are down this season.
Morning Roundup: Uroboros Glass to close; Scientists oppose OSU research building
In today’s news, Portland glass plant to close, seismic experts oppose OSU’s new research building and a Hillsboro company is banned from government contracts.
Morning Roundup: PDX low-income housing spend exceeds market rate; Oregon gets $68.2 million from VW
In today’s news, Portland spends top dollar on affordable housing projects, Oregon gets big cut from VW settlement and SeaPort closure reverberates in Pendleton.
Morning Roundup: Portland named Smart City; Hillsboro utility uses fat for energy
In today’s news, Portland joins the Smart City initiative, a Hillsboro water utility turns fat into power and shellfish harvesting is on hold.
Morning Roundup: Health care providers fund affordable housing; County might sell Wapato
In today’s news, Oregon health groups fund housing developments, Wapato Jail’s future is uncertain and the state wants to improve its college graduation rate.
Morning Roundup: Legislature to consider flexible scheduling; Zoom+ leaves insurance marketplace
In today’s news, the Legislature will take on flexible scheduling requirements, Zoom+ has left the insurance marketplace and a lawsuit alleges Oregon violated the Endangered Species Act.
Morning Roundup: Aequitas comes up short; Nestle bottling plant protest
In today’s news, Aequitas will struggle to pay back clients, Nestle bottling plant protests continue and lawmakers consider PERS options.
Morning Roundup: SeaPort airlines liquidates company; Bend ranks No. 8 in U.S. for growth
In today’s news, SeaPort Airlines shuts down, Bend region earns No. 8 ranking in GDP growth and Oregon’s free community college isn’t free.
Morning Roundup: ODFW considers new revenue streams; Bend loses 15-acre housing development
In today’s news, the OFDW looks at new funding options, the minority wage gap widens and housing-strapped Bend loses a mixed-use development.