Bill Clinton joins Twitter as @PrezBillyJeff
AP: Bill Clinton is now on Twitter, albeit without a very presidential name.
Year: 2013
U.S. job openings climb to five year high
Bloomberg: Job openings in the U.S. rose to the highest level in February since May 2008.
Portland in top 10 cities for rising rents
Portland ranks in the top 10 cities in the United States where rent is expected to rise most in 2013.
Winter tourism recovers in Oregon
Oregon’s winter tourism season is catching up to the state’s summer season in terms of economic support.
Eugene company goes public, raises $12M
Eugene tech company Electrical Geodesics raised $12 million by going public on the London Stock Exchange.
Women earn 22 percent less than men in Oregon
Women in Oregon earn 22% less working full time than men, according to a new study.
Salem housing market rebounds
Salem home prices are rising and sales are up, after years of suffering.
Oregon House considers limiting tax breaks
An Oregon House panel is considering a plan to raise $275 million by limiting tax breaks to higher-income families and businesses.
Basketball boosts Adidas’ exposure
Adidas outfits both championship teams in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Farm grants pay for climate change adaptations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is handing out $5.3 million in grants to help adapt to extreme climate changes that cause drought.