Eugene council favors plastic bag ban
In a unanimous vote, Eugene councilors vote to draft ordinance banning plastic bags at all city retailers.
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Real estate heirs locked in a bitter feud
Heirs of influential Portland real estate developer Tom Moyer are in a bitter feud over his granddaughter Vanessa Sturgeon’s handling of the business empire.
Eastern Oregon chemical weapons incineration closing
The Umatilla Chemical Depot will cease destroying chemical weapons in November, resulting in a loss of danger but also a loss of 650 jobs.
Health exchange grant in danger
A $48 million grant from the federal government to create a health insurance exchange in Oregon is endangered.
Mortgage payment help begins
Oregon’s Housing and Community Services has begun making mortgage payments on behalf of distressed homeowners through the Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative’s Mortgage Payment Assistance program.
Two sides to the EV fee debate
Oregon’s electric car owners worry about HB 2328, the so-called “EV fee,” while others think it is simply fair.
24-year-old founds shoe startup
24-year-old Corey Rust of Troutdale sketched an athletic shoe, and got it made in China, without ever even visiting the country.
Brammo sells $12.4 million in equity stock
Ashland electric motorcycle company Brammo Inc. has sold more than $12.4 million worth of equity stock, with plans to sell another $17.5 million.
Burgerville drops sustainability director
Burgerville confirms that the fast-food company has let go its director of sustainable programs, Alison Dennis.