AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Fire Funding: Voters in nine Oregon counties are weighing 16 measures to support fire districts after a record 2.1-million-acre wildfire season. Coastal Planning: Oregon is reviewing its 30-year-old Territorial Sea Plan, which covers fishing, undersea cables and renewable energy, with goals of protecting marine ecosystems and securing fair payment for seafloor use. Hazelnuts: Oregon’s 2026 crop is forecast at about 143,720 tons, potentially a second straight record as orchards mature and international demand grows. Energy Costs: Pacific Power expects commercial and industrial rates to fall 6.5% in 2027, while residential rates are expected to barely change; Salem regulators approved a 7.3% NW Natural rate increase. Data Centers: Oregon is among five states where both leading gubernatorial candidates favor halting data center construction, signaling uncertainty for large power-hungry projects. Manufacturing and Logistics: Intel is shifting production capacity toward server chips amid surging AI demand, while Grainger has opened a Northwest distribution center in Gresham. Apparel: Columbia Sportswear topped third-quarter expectations, with international sales driving a 61% profit gain.
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