Oregon gets $1.5M to improve rail service
Oregon landed $1.5 million of the $2 billion for high-speed rail announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Portland
Portland chefs win James Beard awards
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird and Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ping’s won James Beard Foundation awards.
Eugene hotel attracts early attention
Eugene’s Inn at the 5th isn’t set to open until September, but customers are already attempting to make reservations at the downtown hotel.
ConciousWine launches in Ashland
A new website designed to teach consumers about well-made, earth-friendly wines launched from Ashland on Earth Day.
Website helps businesses with eco-challenges
EcoApprentice, a new online community out of Hood River, aims to help businesses solve sustainably-oriented issues.
Governors choose truss bridge
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced their choice of a deck truss bridge to replace the aging I-5 bridge.
LO streetcar plan moves forward
Both the Lake Oswego and Portland City Councils voted to move forward on the plan for a potential streetcar joining the two cities.
Oregon Coast to become wave energy test site
The Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center has chosen an offshore site near Newport to test new wave energy technologies.
OHSU to expand Life Sciences Building
Oregon Health and Science University will expand its new South Waterfront building by 20,000 square feet.
Google puts $100 million in Oregon wind farm
Google says it will be expanding its renewable energy portfolio by investing $100 million in the mega wind farm project Shepherds Flat.