Plastics industry builds opposition to bag ban
Opponents of the proposed statewide ban on plastic bags are pushing for an alternative measure that focuses on recycling the bags instead.
Retail tourism
Compressed wood technology opens new markets
OSU professor Fred Kamke has partnered with Corvallis Tool Company for years to develop his Viscoelastic Thermal Compression technology.
Kitzhaber welcomes probe
Gov.-elect John Kitzhaber says he isn’t concerned about taking on a review of allegations that the Oregon Department of Energy improperly gave business to Kitzhaber’s longtime girlfriend Cylvia Hayes.
Milk prices sour dairy outlook
Mallorie’s Dairy of Silverton is closing after 56 years of producing milk, due to declining milk prices.
Facebook hiring in Prineville
Facebook’s Prineville data center has begun looking to hire locals for the new critical facilities team to manage the facility.
Solar and wind jobs may go to China
China’s rapidly growing market share in the burgeoning market for renewable energy production poses a major threat for Oregon.