Walmart: deadly fire, low pay shows irresponsibility
Washington Post: Walmart shirks responsibilty in its treatment of its workers, and how it handled the deadly fire in Bangladesh.
Oregon jumps on Powerball bandwagon
Oregonian: With the Powerball jackpot hitting at least $500 million — a new record — ticket sales for today’s drawing have soared in Oregon and around the country.
Oregon gas prices continue to fall
Oregon gas prices are falling, with the average dropping to $3.48 a gallon in the last week. It hit $4.08 in mid-October.
Portland’s economy falls in September
Portland’s economy slowed in September, caused in part by steep job losses in Portland and statewide.
Powerball reaches $500 million
Chicago Tribune: There has been no Powerball winner since Oct. 6, and the jackpot already has reached a record level for the game.
Oregon to get new Chevy Spark EV
General Motors’ new electric car, the Chevrolet Spark, goes on sale next summer only in California and Oregon.
PGE gets 39 renewable energy project bids
Portland General Electric received bids for 39 new renewable energy projects.
Grain port workers want more talks
Longshore workers want to continue contract talks with Northwest grain terminal owners beyond an impending deadline.
Camas-Washougal ramps up brewery development
Seven to eight microbreweries are currently in development in the Camas-Washougal area.
Green Hammer expands to Ashland
Portland green building specialist Green Hammer is opening an office in Ashland.