Portland company specializes in hula hoops
A Southwest Portland company is cashing in on the revival in popularity of hula hoops as an adult exercise and dance accessory device.
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Oregon medical centers praised for LGBT health equity
Three Oregon medical centers earned top ratings for their efforts to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients.
Legislature closes safety budget gap
Legislative leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement to fill an $18 million gap in Oregon’s 2011-2013 public safety budget.
New Brownsville makes flour the old-fashioned way
Greenwillow Grains in downtown Brownsville makes flour the old-fashioned way- stone-ground small batches of locally grown wheat.
Portland housing audit finds racial discrimination
A Portland housing audit found that black and Latino renters were discriminated against by landlords and leasing agents in 64% of 50 tests.
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.
Website helps businesses with eco-challenges
EcoApprentice, a new online community out of Hood River, aims to help businesses solve sustainably-oriented issues.
Three bills may replace BETC
Three bills are under proposal in Salem to replace Oregon’s controversial Business Energy Tax Credit.
Lake Oswego streetcar plan up for vote
The Lake Oswego and Portland city councils are set to vote this week on the controversial proposed streetcar line connecting the two cities.
Eugene gets flour mill
Farmer and entrepreneur Tom Hunton launched the Camas Country Mill in north Eugene, the area’s first commercial grist mill since the Great Depression.