Portland may require paid sick days
Currently, 80% of Portland’s food service workers receive no paid sick days, a fact that may soon change.
Energy Trust to fund $1M solar electric projects
The Energy Trust of Oregon is making up to $1 million of incentives available for large solar electric projects.
DuPont Pioneer expanding in Hermiston
DuPont Pioneer plans to expand its Hermiston plant, doubling the capacity of its corn and hybrid seed processing facility.
Beaverton school unveils solar project
REC Solar and Kenyon Energy finished a three-system solar project for the Beaverton School District.
Portland among worst places to buy a foreclosure
The Portland area is among the worst markets to buy a foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac.
East Oregon water issue breakthrough possible
The effort to develop new water for Umatilla Basin farmers could soon see a breakthrough in a long-standing stalemate between farmers and environmentalists.
Adaptu shutting down
Portland-based StanCorp is shutting down Adaptu, its version of the online money management site Mint.com.
Law school apps fall as costs rise, jobs cut
The New York Times: Law school applications are headed for a 30-year low, reflecting increased concern over soaring tuition, crushing student debt and diminishing prospects of lucrative employment upon graduation.
Facebook shares sag as investors question future
C/NET: Facebook shares are down today, spelling some possible erosion in the stock price heading into the rest of the week of trading.
Post-crash, people borrow for college, not housing
The Atlantic: The story of the post-crash economy has been one of people borrowing to go to school instead of to buy houses. Student loans are up $317 billion. Mortgages are down $1.3 trillion.