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Hunter Communications Acquires OnlineNW and XS Media
This acquisition means better, more reliable internet access to more Oregonians On December 31, 2021, Hunter Communications, Oregon’s largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider, announced that it has acquired McMinnville Access Company LLC, the parent company to OnlineNW and XS Media. “This acquisition is a significant milestone to bringing better internet service to underserved Willamette…
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Oregon’s Forestry and Logging Industry: From Planting to Harvest
Oregon is one of the world’s great tree-growing areas. The state’s soils and climate provide ideal conditions to grow such commercially viable species as Douglas fir and ponderosa pine. Forests cover more than 30 million of Oregon’s 62 million acres – almost half of the state’s landmass. The Oregon Department…
Read MorePer Capita Personal Income in Oregon’s Counties
In 2020, Oregon had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $56,312. Oregon’s PCPI ranked 22nd in the U.S. and was 95% of the national average of $59,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In Oregon, the 2020 PCPI increased by 7.3% from 2019, faster than the nationwide PCPI…
Read MoreEmployment in Lane County (Eugene MSA)
Lane County Job Growth Continues in November Lane County’s payroll employment increased a seasonally adjusted 900 jobs in November.October was revised upward to an increase of 400 in October, making November the sixthstraight month of job growth. The county has regained 75% of the jobs lost in March and April2020…
Read MoreCambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings for Eugene, Oregon
Project outlines best practices for cities to implement a circular economy for urban wood waste LINCOLN, Nebraska (December 21, 2021) – Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and…
Read MoreHunter Communications Brings High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet Service to Rogue Valley International Medford Airport
This upgrade provides the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport with one of the fastest, most reliable internet capabilities of any airport in the country Medford, Ore. (December 14, 2021) – Today, Hunter Communications in partnership with the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (MFR) announces its high-speed fiber-optic internet upgrade, making MFR one of…
Read MoreFlorence Chamber Announces 2022 Rhododendron Festival Theme
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce announced its selection of “Back in Bloom,” submitted by HowardCusack of Florence, as the theme for the 116th Rhododendron Festival May 18-22, 2022. “The festival, with its carnival, Rhododendron Court, parades, classic car cruise, vendor fair, and flower showserves as the unofficial kickoff to…
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Reset for 2022
Time for a reset and the full expectation of good times ahead! Happy Holidays to everyone. I have good feelings about next year. It’s time to make December the month to prepare for a great beginning to the New Year. Wasn’t 2021 a real kick? We could do with a…
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SOU, Klamath Tribes sign memorandum
Southern Oregon University and the Klamath Tribes agreed this week to formalize their joint commitment to educational opportunities and access for members of the Klamath and other Native American tribes, and to offer programs that enable all students to appreciate the cultural and economic contributions of Oregon’s nine federally recognized…
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Rum Distillery for Sale
Distillery for sale. $500,000.00 is based on the physical assets: equipment, stock, aging stock in barrels. No real estate included. IP is also included: formulas, processes, etc. We are located in Charleston on the coast of Oregon. Our products are in about 50 liquor stores throughout Oregon. We have two…
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Richard J. Bailey, Jr., named president of Southern Oregon University
Richard J. Bailey, Jr., Ph.D., has been appointed as the next president of Southern Oregon University following an extensive national search and a unanimous vote today by the SOU Board of Trustees. Bailey has served as president of Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) in Espanola since October 2016, following a…
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6 Lessons We Can Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright
From blog – https://www.1000museums.com/six-lessons-frank-lloyd-wright/ Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an icon of modern architecture. Over a period of 70 years he built more than 1,000 buildings across the United States, dotting the landscape with his elegant style. He designed organic exteriors of wood and stone as well as interior elements, including…
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