Sanyo’s layoffs prompt review of Oregon incentives
Taxpayers paid more than $42 million in incentives to lure Sanyo Solar of Oregon to Salem five years ago.
Kitzhaber summons leaders for budget deal
Gov. Kitzhaber summoned Oregon leaders from both parties to work out a state budget deal.
Hillsboro Hops find corporate sponsors
The Hillsboro Hops have found five founding corporate sponsors.
Health insurance doesn’t mean you’re healthy
An Oregon study shows that having health insurance doesn’t mean you have good health.
Portland Timbers sell out again
The Portland Timbers registered their 39th consecutive sellout this week.
SolarWorld woos Qatari investor
SolarWorld says an unnamed Qatari investor could help it get out of debt.
More jobs than expected added in April
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April.
Solar-powered plane takes flight across U.S.
Reuters: A solar-powered airplane that developers hope to eventually pilot around the world took off early on Friday from San Francisco Bay.
Suicides among middle aged jump by one third
CBSnews.com: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that suicides are now the tenth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Oregon provides fodder for health care debate
BY BRANDON SAWYER | OB RESEARCH EDITOR
New results from a unique study of the effects of health insurance coverage in Oregon have added more fuel to the debate over health care.