From Oregon with Pride
Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.
Astoria
Adrift
The Buoy Beer Company building partially collapsed this summer. A structural engineer says he predicted the implosion 19 years ago.
Forestry carbon offsets create opportunities for rural landowners
Tweaks to Oregon’s cap and invest bill could generate revenue for forestry.
Andrew Schpak Becomes Chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Division
Barran Liebman is proud to announce that Andrew Schpak, a Partner of the firm, has been named Chair of the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division for the 2014-2015 bar year.
Fourth annual Solar Now! University – Sept. 26-28
The fourth annual Solar Now! University is scheduled for September 26-28 in Coos Bay, Ore.
Federal grant to help repair rail line
A $7 million federal grant may lead to the reopening of Siskiyou Rail line, reducing costs for southern Oregon shippers
Portland housing agency to commission second fair housing study
After rejecting earlier report because of flawed testing, Housing Bureau launches new test for landlords.
OMFG makes Portland look cool
The three designers behind the Official Manufacturing Company, or OMFG, are responsible for the branding of Portland’s hottest businesses.
Film office wants a starring role
Oregon’s new head of the Governor’s Office of Film and Television wants more money to lure out-of-state productions.
