Oregon's E-Cigarette Censorship Is Illogical and Unconstitutional

In the stock room at Division Vapor in Portland, Oregon, a sign affixed to a metal rack holding various nicotine solutions reminds employees to "Censor Before (You) Stock!" The sign alludes to state regulations that require merchants to obscure...

Energy Law: Month in Review - September 2025

Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. Please reach out to any of the authors, listed above, to discuss these issues. Table of Contents...

Amazon solar project to bring energy savings to 9 nonprofits

Published 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 7, 2025 BOARDMAN — Energy savings from the installation of solar panels are helping nine local organizations expand community services for families, children and seniors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Boardman...

Company Insights: Wesley Construction embarks on a second generation with a focus on quality relationships and craftsmanship

BUILDING COMMUNITY When Steve Wesley started Wesley Construction in 1984, there were no computers, just paper files. Checks were written out by hand, and business was conducted in person or on the telephone. An email address was eventually added,...

Oregon adding boys volleyball as official sport next spring; whether Baker will have a team uncertain

Published 2:15 pm Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Boys volleyball will start as an official sanctioned sport in Oregon in the spring of 2026, but it’s not known whether Baker High School will field a team. The Oregon School Activities Association...

Mario Cristobal Clears Feelings on Dan Lanning, Ex-Colleague Who Ultimately Replaced Him at Oregon

Mario Cristobal has never been the one to take credit for things, but he is just as tough on giving that credit to anyone else. The Miami head coach sat with John Canzano on The Bald Faced Truth podcast this week, where he treaded waters carefully...

Industry Entrees

De La Soil Kenmore Inside copperworks distilling Co.’s spacious Kenmore location along the Burke-Gilman Trail, De La Soil is a relaxed, community-driven, farm‑to‑table kitchen run by chef duo Cody and Andrea Westerfield (Lecosho, Serafina...

NorthWestern Energy Wants More Of Your Money

Northwestern Energy Is At It Again I really just can not believe I'm writing another article about Northwestern Energy. This is hands-down the most ridiculous 2 years I've ever seen with a utility. And let me tell you, I dealt with Pacific Power...

Oregon's Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data

Sheila Fitzgerald // Shutterstock Oregon’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data These days, Halloween doesn’t wait for October — the season seems to sneak up sooner and sooner. From candy corn to cobwebs,...

Oregon’s blueberry harvest may be largest ever, assessment talks progress

Published 11:42 am Tuesday, October 7, 2025 SALEM — Oregon’s blueberry harvest may set a record amidst promising demand this season, Oregon Blueberry Commission members said Oct. 6. During its regular meeting, the commission welcomed new...

Comparative analysis of rotary screw compressors within advanced manufacturing

In advanced manufacturing, compressed air stands as an indispensable energy source, often regarded as the industry’s fourth utility. Its role extends beyond simple power provision, influencing efficiency, productivity, and overall operational...

Nine Eastern Oregon nonprofits receive solar panels through Amazon partnership

​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. • Nine community organizations in Eastern Oregon received new solar panel systems through a $1.2 million...

"Grateful is an understatement"- Simone Biles' teammate Jade Carey reacts to being honored by Oregon State after joining their staff

Simone Biles's national teammate Jade Carey shared her reaction as the Oregon State Beavers honored her after she took up a coaching role with the university. Carey, who represented Oregon State in college gymnastics for four years, joined the...

Consumer Reports: Real price of store loyalty programs

ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU BLAKE. FREE LOYALTY PROGRAMS AT YOUR FAVORITE STORES CAN COME WITH GREAT PERKS. BUT SIGNING UP ALSO COMES WITH A HIDDEN PRICE MALLORY ANDERSON AT THE TEAM AT CONSUMER REPORTS. DIG INTO WHAT COMPANIES ARE DOING WITH YOUR DATA....

Oregon discontinues Japanese beetle eradication efforts

Published 6:59 am Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Oregon Department of Agriculture said it won’t continue Japanese beetle eradication operations in 2026 after those efforts weren’t funded by the Oregon Legislature. Jeff Stone, executive director and...

AAA: Oregon, Bend gas prices are still falling, but California refinery fire could change that

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery fire could send them the other direction locally. Here's this week's gas prices report from AAA...

Oregon has fallen short of a key higher education goal. Is it time to set a new one?

Fourteen years ago, lawmakers set an ambitious goal for higher education: By 2025, 80% of Oregon’s young people would hold a college degree or an education credential of some sort. Unsurprisingly, the state fell short. The writing has been on the...

Longtime Memphis-based logistics company Mallory Alexander acquired

One of Memphis' longest-standing family-owned businesses has been purchased. On Oct 7., Memphis-based Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced it has been acquired via a partnership between Endeavour and private equity firm, CoPilot...

Wyoming Lawmakers Advance Digital Right to Repair Bill Amid Industry Pushback

A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill that would create a right to repair digital electronic equipment—mirroring other states and drawing opposition from original manufacturers. A legislative work group developed the proposed legislation...

Court rules against Biden-era rules on offshore energy

Former U.S. President Joe Biden overstepped his authority when he ordered a withdrawal of sizable portions of federal waters from future oil and gas development, a federal judge in Louisiana ruled. U.S. District Judge James Cain in Lake Charles...