Consumers bypass insurance exchange
Reuters: Americans hitting roadblocks on the new U.S. government-run healthcare website have been contacting insurers directly and enrolling in plans away from the federal marketplace.
Year: 2013
New NFL helmet rules could hurt Newberg company
Newberg-based Hydro Graphics recovered from the recession by creating eye-catching coatings for football helmets. But in August, the NFL ruled that players may only use one helmet during the season.
Women taking control of more Oregon farms
Increasingly, women are assuming leadership of Oregon family farms.
D.R. Horton proposes new development in Portland
Homebuilder D.R. Horton proposed a 58-home development in Southwest Portland.
Walmart plan heads to Hillsboro planning commission
The plan for a new Walmart and mixed-use development in Hillsboro will get its first public hearing Nov. 13.
Oregon jobs report pushed back five weeks
Oregon’s latest jobs report will be released November 19, five weeks later than planned, due to the federal government shutdown.
Study finds young people suffering more strokes
Sky News: The global rate of stroke among young and middle-aged people has risen significantly according to a new study.
OregonBusiness.com ramps up
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Wikipedia’s volunteer workforce shrinking
MIT Technology Review: Wikipedia’s volunteer workforce has shrunk by more than a third since 2007.
Support ramps up for MLB in Portland
A Portland duo is trying to increase interest in bringing a Major League Baseball team to the Rose Quarter.