STATEWIDE...
Oregon joined four other Western states in signing the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative, signaling a commitment to reducing greenhouse gases.//Whole Foods Market announced plan to purchase Wild Oats Markets, based in Boulder, Colo., for about $700 million. more >
BAKER CITY...
General manager Ted Hausotter says success at Natural Structures would not be possible without great employees. more >
CULVER...
After more than 30 years manufacturing saltwater fishing boats, Seaswirl Boats will close by the end of the month. The city’s largest employer will lay off about 170 people. more >
PORTLAND...
The sun has been setting on the 939th Air Refueling Wing for more than a year but, similar to Daylight Savings Time, the move sprang ahead a bit. Instead of closing at the end of September 2010, more >
BEAVERTON...
Micro Power Electronics purchased Redmond, Wash.-based SelfCHARGE for an undisclosed sum. more >
TUALATIN...
Plans for the four-building campus for Laika, Phil Knight’s animation studio, were released last month with details, such as a fitness center and a cafeteria, reminiscent of Nike’s campus in Beaverton. more >
GRAND RONDE...
“Bingo will make a triumphant return,” announces Greg Fritz, marketing manager of Spirit Mountain Casino. more >
ELKTON...
At about 148 residents, this tiny town most likely has more wine per capita than any other place in the country. more >
JACKSONVILLE
This year tickets for the popular summer outdoor music Britt Festival will carry a $1-$2 tax. more >
REEDSPORT...
Partners announced that Oregon’s much-anticipated first wave-power park will open in late 2007, 2.5 miles off the coast near Reedsport. more >
LINCOLN CITY...
It’s a classic conundrum for coastal towns: What can you offer visitors on a rainy day? Sandy Pfaff, director of the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau, is trying culinary tourism. more >
MEDFORD...
Gift-basket powerhouse Harry and David earned a record $115.4 million during the second quarter of the 2007 fiscal year.//For 15 years the eight-person staff at the Southern Oregon Women’s Access to Credit (SOWAC) helped new and existing business owners establish their companies. more >
