Portland Parks & Recreation Announces Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle Pilot Project
Free pilot transit service launching mid-June will improve access between key park destinations and Portland communities.
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Commute Options to Increase Employee “Get There Rewards” by 60% with Launch of “Get There Oregon” App
The Get There Rewards program awards employees points for choosing eco-friendly travel options, redeemable for gift cards from a variety of retailers.
Post-derailment, Oregon passenger rail struggles to get back on track
Passenger rail “is always going to lag and struggle unless we want to put in dedicated resources,” says ODOT rail division chief.
Lucid Energy to sign MOU with Portland
Lucid Energy Inc. and the city of Portland will sign a memorandum of understanding to work together in developing an in-pipe hydropower system.
Goats get to work clearing land in Portland
Georgina Stiner’s business, Goat Rentals NW, rents goats to clear land in Portland.
Oregon farmers rank high in internet use
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 80% of farms in Oregon own or lease computers, higher than the national average of 65%.
PacifiCorp sticking with coal
While Portland General Electric plans to make the switch to shut its Boardman coal plant, PacifiCorp is sticking with coal.
Logging comeback uncertain
Oregon loggers’ hopes are high even though the industry needs home construction to return to prerecession levels in order to recover.