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The Forge plans Central Oregon’s first year-round two-sheet ice facility
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The Forge Community Iceplex announced plans for a 70,000-square-foot nonprofit ice complex in Bend, Oregon, backed entirely by community investment.
60 shipping lines join expanded Blue Whales and Blue Skies speed reduction program
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The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program says 60 shipping lines are enrolled for 2026, a record, as California’s voluntary vessel speed reduction zone expands statewide on July 1. Early data show 250 ships have already traveled more than…
SME honors manufacturing researchers and engineers at NAMRC 54
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SME recognized top researchers, engineers and students at the 54th North American Manufacturing Research Conference at Penn State University on June 18, 2026. Awards highlighted work in sustainable manufacturing, real-time monitoring, and bold new…
NOAA honors Aaron Beavers for fish passage tool
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Kleinschmidt Associates said senior fisheries engineer Aaron Beavers won NOAA’s Technology Transfer Award for helping develop a tide gate pipe sizing tool used in coastal Oregon.
DSV breaks ground on 750,000-square-foot Oregon warehouse hub
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DSV has started construction on a new 750,000-square-foot warehouse hub in Hillsboro, Oregon, designed to consolidate three existing sites and support semiconductor customers statewide.
Sisters of the Valley forms Oregon farm partnership with Grow It From Home
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Sisters of the Valley announced a partnership with Grow It From Home on June 16, 2026, giving the California women-led organization its first agricultural foothold in Oregon.
Hydrolix wins Gold Globee Award for CDN observability
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Hydrolix won a Gold Globee Award in media and entertainment technology for its CDN Insights platform, which handled real-time observability during Super Bowl 2025. The win adds to a six-month streak of nine industry awards and recognitions as the…
Benchmade and Abel launch limited-edition Mini Adira knife
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Benchmade Knife Company and Abel Reels have launched the limited-edition 18065-ABEL1 Mini Adira, a collaboration that blends Oregon and Colorado manufacturing, premium blade steel and custom anodized aluminum scales.
medZERO raises new funding to expand interest-free healthcare financing
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medZERO closed a new investment round on July 2, 2026, adding Jumpstart Nova and Elevate Capital alongside returning backers to scale its interest-free healthcare financing platform for U.S. workers.
Chaga mushroom market seen reaching $1.4 billion by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global chaga mushroom market was valued at $1.4 billion and is projected to grow at a 7.2% CAGR from 2022 to 2031. The outlook is tied to rising demand for functional foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics and…
New York City orders heat safety plans for city workers and contractors
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New York City has ordered agencies to build heat illness prevention programs for municipal employees and contractors as extreme temperatures raise worker safety risks.
IMTC founders stay on as Trifecta Collective adds staff and plans growth
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The International Mass Timber Conference said its founding leaders will remain in place as Trifecta Collective invests in the event’s next decade of growth.
Vape-Jet moves headquarters to Pittsburgh's Robotics Row
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Vape-Jet has relocated its headquarters, engineering and manufacturing from Oregon to Pittsburgh’s Strip District, putting the cannabis automation company inside a dense robotics and advanced manufacturing hub. The move is meant to support new…
Eagle Vision Security expands into Texas
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Eagle Vision Security is moving into Texas to serve transportation and logistics customers with live video monitoring and other security services.
Bee-Licious Honey adds U.S. distribution for studied Tualang honey
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Bee-Licious Honey has become an authorized U.S. distribution partner for Health Harvest Tualang Honey, a rare wild rainforest honey from Southeast Asia that has drawn scientific interest for more than two decades.
Trafton’s Foreign Auto sees rising Audi repair demand in Portland
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Trafton’s Foreign Auto says demand for Audi maintenance and repair is climbing across Portland as drivers keep vehicles longer and look to extend the life of European models.
User Friendly 2.0 expands Pacific Northwest reach and opens reporter applications
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User Friendly 2.0 is growing its weekly radio footprint across Seattle and Portland while recruiting new reporters and contributors through July 31. The move signals deeper coverage of technology, consumer issues and digital privacy for listeners…
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes legal options for former mechanics with asbestos cancer
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto and truck mechanics nationwide who have mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to explore compensation options and legal representation.
NWSIS appears on KATU to explain 2026 Medicare changes
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Northwest Senior Insurance Solutions was featured on KATU Afternoon Live in Vancouver, Washington, to help seniors understand 2026 Medicare plan changes, including prescription drug spending limits and network disruptions.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
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