The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.

Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report. 

How juniper tree harvesting makes business and environmental sense.

Several counties in eastern Oregon have seen the biggest increases in average private-sector weekly wages across the state, a sign these local economies could be headed for stronger growth.

Workers in rural Oregon describe their love of place, limited job opportunities and the potential for economic revitalization.