ConciousWine launches in Ashland
A new website designed to teach consumers about well-made, earth-friendly wines launched from Ashland on Earth Day.
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Rogue Ales goes to court over missing picture
Rogue Ale’s parent company is suing a frame shop up to $51,000 over the loss of a nude photo of Mojava “Mo” Niemi, who played an important role in the brewing company’s history.
Mentor Graphics issues bonds
Mentor Graphics issued $253 million in bonds, potentially making a sale of the company less attractive.
Oregon Port faces rebuilding after tsunami
The Port of Brookings Harbor must rebuild much of its infrastructure after Friday’s tsunami surge.
Senate approves tax break bill
The Oregon Senate voted 28-0 to approve Senate Bill 301, which will give tax breaks to families and businesses.
Logging comeback uncertain
Oregon loggers’ hopes are high even though the industry needs home construction to return to prerecession levels in order to recover.
OSU power plant goes platinum
Oregon State University’s new Energy Center is the first power-generation facility in the country to be Platinum LEED certified.
Musician builds baton biz
Alan Pierce, formerly the Oregon Symphony’s principal bass trombonist, has been handcrafting conducting batons for almost 45 years.
Showers Pass expands
Portland-based Showers Pass Inc. sells high-end bicycling gear through about 400 retailers in the U.S. and Canada.
FDA cracks down on raw-milk cheese
The Food and Drug Administration is aggressively cracking down on raw-milk cheese in the Pacific Northwest.