Port of Astoria backs alternative energy farm
Port of Astoria Commissioners signed a letter of support for a proposed alternative energy farm at the Bradwood Landing property.
Portland
Bottlecap maker joins Oregon’s brew community
Corvallis-based Brewtoppers is one of three makers of custom beer bottlecaps for homebrewers in the nation.
Portland feminist bookstore heading towards financial collapse
In Other Words, the Northeast Portland feminist bookstore parodied on Portlandia, is heading towards financial collapse.
Construction firms prepare for summer rush
Construction firms are preparing for a rush of summer projects at schools, roads and elsewhere in Oregon.
Eugene-area realtors embrace QR codes
Increasingly, realtors in Eugene and Springfield are putting QR codes on for-sale signs to provide potential buyers with more information about the property for sale.
Starbucks to sell beer and wine in Portland’s Pearl District
Starbucks plans to sell beer and wine at its newest Portland location in the Pearl District.
Daimler Trucks adding Portland jobs
Daimler Trucks North America is creating almost 1,400 jobs, 155 of which will be at its Portland plant.
First public EV charging station arrives
The first Ecotality electric car public charging station arrived in the Metro area this week, at Wilsonville City Hall.
I-5 bridge controversy returns
The Metro Council is expected to take up a resolution this week that 2008 concerns about the Columbia River Crossing have been addressed.
Cost of higher ed to increase
The Oregon Board of Higher Education is expected to approve tuition increases for the state’s seven public institutions.