Filling the Void
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.
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Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
Opinion: Turning a pest into profit
How juniper tree harvesting makes business and environmental sense.
Salary increases highest in eastern Oregon
Several counties in eastern Oregon have seen the biggest increases in average private-sector weekly wages across the state, a sign these local economies could be headed for stronger growth.
Searching for context
Workers in rural Oregon describe their love of place, limited job opportunities and the potential for economic revitalization.