West Linn on national list of best places to live
West Linn was ranked one of the best small towns to live nationally by Money magazine.
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Oregon farmers rank high in internet use
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 80% of farms in Oregon own or lease computers, higher than the national average of 65%.
Daimler supports Obama’s new efficiency standards
Daimler Trucks North America CEO Martin Daum joined President Barack Obama at an announcement to push for new fuel efficiency standards.
Crook County becomes solar energy hot spot
A number of large projects are quickly making Crook County a leader in solar energy technology.
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.
ClearEdge Power raises $13.5M
Hillsboro-based fuel cell manufacturer ClearEdge Power Inc. has raised $13.5 million in equity capital.
Oregon’s “all funds” budget to drop $3B
Economists predict that less federal spending will lead to a 7% decrease for 2011-2013 in Oregon’s “all funds” budget.
Walmart coming to Lake Oswego and West Linn
Walmart is coming to Lake Oswego and West Linn, a spokeswoman for the retail giant confirmed.
SeaPort Airlines cancels Newport, Salem service
Four months after federal and state subsidies stopped, SeaPort Airlines announced it will stop flying out of Newport and halt twice-daily service from Salem.
Apprentice program trains urban farmers
A new Multnomah County program called the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship teaches students the fundamental aspects of organic farming.