Homebuilders grow more optimistic
U.S. homebuilders are gradually growing more optimistic about the depressed housing market.
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Small business hiring stalls
Small business hiring stalled for a second month in Oregon in November, despite nationwide job gains.
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Oregon farmers launch program to end hunger
Farmers Ending Hunger, an Oregon nonprofit, launched a new effort to harvest, process, store and distribute fresh food donated by family farms.
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West Linn on national list of best places to live
West Linn was ranked one of the best small towns to live nationally by Money magazine.
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Nissan Leaf available to rent in Portland
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering a Nissan Leaf electric car for rent at its downtown Portland location.
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Messy paper trail behind Hayden Island plans
The Portland Tribune reviewed hundreds of internal City Hall e-mails regarding the West Hayden Island planning process, and found questionable activities behind the scenes.
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Home renovation business outlook remains grim
Renovation businesses suffered greatly in the down economy, and some owners are doubting their businesses will ever return to pre-recession levels.
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Vestas profit up 25 percent
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas reported its 2010 net profit rose 25% to $214.3 million.
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