Oregon Business News
Opinion: Oregon’s cap-and-trade bill is not enough
Opinion: Oregon’s cap-and-trade bill is not enough
Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Opinion: California’s experience with cap-and-invest shows what’s possible for Oregon’s economy
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former California state legislator Fran Pavley write about the changes in California under its cap-and-invest program and why Oregon should embrace the opportunities offered by House Bill 2020.
House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
House passes Oregon’s controversial climate change policy; Senate presents more challenges
After a marathon debate, some stall tactics by Republicans, and the expression of a lot of frustration, the House passed Oregon’s controversial climate policy bill, HB 2020, on Monday by a 36-24 vote.
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps religious freedom vs. same-sex couple’s rights in Oregon cake case
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps religious freedom vs. same-sex couple’s rights in Oregon cake case
A legal observer believes the nation's highest court is avoiding the question of whether business owners, citing religious beliefs, can legally refuse service to same-sex couples.
Salvation Army women’s shelter closes from incomplete, vague application for funding
Salvation Army women’s shelter closes from incomplete, vague application for funding
The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter, known as SAFES, has been a presence downtown since 1999 when it started to house single homeless women.
Oregon lawmakers spike bill to regulate kratom
Oregon lawmakers spike bill to regulate kratom
Oregon lawmakers have decided not to regulate the drug kratom, at least for now.
Wait, Portland’s traffic improved last year? TomTom navigation company says so
Wait, Portland’s traffic improved last year? TomTom navigation company says so
Portland's traffic improved last year, according to a new analysis.
Years after oil trains arrived, Oregon House passes spill planning bill
Years after oil trains arrived, Oregon House passes spill planning bill
The bill is meant to make Oregon more prepared for events like the 2016 oil train derailment in the Columbia River Gorge.
Bookstore’s landmark designation is a ‘bureaucratic straitjacket,’ says owner
Bookstore’s landmark designation is a ‘bureaucratic straitjacket,’ says owner
Nancy Bass Wyden, owner of The Strand and wife of Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, says it "might not survive the burden that comes with landmark designation."
Opinion: Want healthy communities? Clean up dirty diesel
Opinion: Want healthy communities? Clean up dirty diesel
House Bill 2007 would help mitigate the serious health threat posed by pollution from outdated diesel engines in freight trucks and construction equipment, writes the author.
Readers respond: Clean energy jobs bill is good for Oregon’s economy
Readers respond: Clean energy jobs bill is good for Oregon’s economy
Letter to the editor
US Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon wedding cake case, tells state appeals court to reconsider
US Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon wedding cake case, tells state appeals court to reconsider
Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa of Gresham, sought to take their case to the Supreme Court last year.
OSU launches research lab focused on hemp
OSU launches research lab focused on hemp
The Global Hemp Innovation Center will be the nation's largest and will offer a certification for hemp seed that guarantees farmers the seed they’re buying is legitimate and legal. That’s a critical need when individual hemp seeds are currently selling for between $1.20 and $1.40 per seed — and an acre of crop takes up to 2,000 seeds, Noller said.