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State of Montana, fuel industry sue Portland over city’s gas transport rules
The challenge from the fossil fuel industry contends Portland’s policy violates the federal commerce law. Rule supporters say it’s needed to avoid an environmental disaster.

Weekday Wrap: Newberg hate crime; rural broadband coming to Lane County; Port of Portland gets upgrade
Also in the news, after the failure of the Columbia River Crossing megaproject, I-5 bridge replacement officials learn from the past; and an Oregon company gets a $200 million federal grant.
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Eastern Oregon wheat industry hopes port labor issues don’t disrupt exports
With the contract between the Port of Portland and its dockworker union ending in July, one Eastern Oregon group hopes for a "quick resolution."

Oregon congressman wants US military held accountable for contaminated sites, including Portland Harbor
A provision in the House-approved version of the U.S. Department of Defense budget would require military to take more responsibility for its role in contaminating Superfund sites, including the Portland Harbor.
Port Of Portland Files Lawsuit Against Monsanto
The Port of Portland is the 10th public entity on the West Coast to file a lawsuit against Monsanto Corporation. The city of Portland filed a similar case against Monsanto in July 2016.

Legume Farmers Feel The Squeeze From Oregon's Port Feud
The Port of Portland's container ship business dried up earlier this year, and that's costing some inland Northwest farmers now that harvest is nearly complete.
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Producers Seek Solutions For Portland's Shipping Crisis
Business Oregon is holding workshops to brainstorm solutions for the state's shipping crisis.
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Seeking Solutions To Oregon's Shipping Crisis
All major container shipping companies have left the Port of Portland. That means imports and exports must now go through other ports. State agencies are hosting workshops to brainstorm new ways to keep trade alive in Oregon.

Port Of Portland To Welcome First Cargo Ship In Months
Earlier this year, the port lost more than 95 percent of its container business.

Report Highlights Economic Benefits Of Deeper Columbia
A new report into the economic consequences of deepening the Columbia River to from 40 to 43 feet indicates a strong return on investment.