Wind farms generate electricity and cash for Sherman County
Wind farms bring money to Sherman County, where residents of four towns get $590 a year in compensation for the wind turbines blocking their views.
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Fruit crops running late
A cold spring has made Oregon fruit crops late by two weeks.
Tripwire abandons IPO
Tripwire sold itself to private equity firm Thoma Bravo, abandoning its pursuit of an initial public stock offering.
Oregon Coast to become wave energy test site
The Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center has chosen an offshore site near Newport to test new wave energy technologies.
Google puts $100 million in Oregon wind farm
Google says it will be expanding its renewable energy portfolio by investing $100 million in the mega wind farm project Shepherds Flat.
Company will fund “rain garden” in settlement
A Eugene building materials company has agreed to pay for a Creswell school’s “demonstration rain garden” as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Fred Meyer Jewelers gets certified
Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc. became the second retailer in the world to be certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Mentor Graphics issues bonds
Mentor Graphics issued $253 million in bonds, potentially making a sale of the company less attractive.
PDX construction resumes
Construction on the final phase of a three-year runway rehabilitation program has begun at Portland International Airport.
Oregon delegation headed to Germany
Business and civic leaders including Mayor Sam Adams are headed to Germany on a trade mission organized by the Portland Business Alliance.