Hospitals in Oregon have taken steps to cut back on the trend of inducing early birth for non-medical reasons.

The Oregon Fair Trade Campaign says international trade is causing job losses for the state’s technology work force.

The demand for energy retrofits is driving growth for Portland home improvement contractor Neil Kelly Co.

A University of Oregon program is working to help students reduce their power use and costs.

Baby boomers are holding off on purchasing homes and cars, making Federal Reserve officials concerned about the impact of record low interest rates aimed at creating jobs.

Victoria’s Secret apologized for putting a Native American-style headdress on a model at its annual fashion show.

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey of the price of Thanksgiving dinner found prices slightly higher than 2011.

Intel has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Boy Scouts of America through its employee volunteer matching program, but will end those philanthropic contributions because of the Boy Scouts’ ban on gay members and troop leaders.

The 463-acre Elkhorn Golf Resort property near Mehama is looking for a buyer.

PeaceHealth’s Springfield and Eugene hospitals are recovering financially after the effects of the recession, according to the nonprofit’s latest financial filings.