Riding a Temporary High
Sales of recreational cannabis have surged, breaking state records, but experts warn of stormy seas ahead.
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Oregon sees another increase in food stamp, assistance applicants
Oregon saw another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance in September.
Northwest farmers get creative with organic hops
Northwest farmers are working with researchers to discover new ways to grow hops organically.
SolarWorld preparing complaint against China’s solar trade
SolarWorld is reportedly joining forces with other manufacturers to file a trade complaint against China for overwhelming the U.S. market with cheap solar cells.
Legislative staff to take unpaid furloughs
The staff of the Oregon Legislature will be subject to unpaid furloughs, although most of their days off will differ from those taken by other state employees.
Oregon minimum wage rises
Oregon’s minimum wage will rise 30 cents to $8.80 an hour next year.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.
Medical school to open in Lebanon, Oregon
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest is opening in Lebanon this week, Oregon’s first medical school in over a century.
Integra Telecom cuts jobs
Portland-based Integra Telecom laid off 75 employees this month as it shifted its business in hopes of attracting big corporate clients.
Senate approves kicker change
The Oregon Legislature has approved a change in kicker tax rebates with House Bill 3543.