Housing construction hits 4-year high
U.S. builders started construction on single-family homes and apartments in September at the fastest rate since July 2008.
Oregon job growth slows
Oregon lost 7,900 jobs in September, after six straight months of job gains.
Hillsboro’s new baseball team named the Hops
Hillsboro’s new minor league baseball team has its name: the Hillsboro Hops.
Oregon ranks 5th for green jobs
Oregon ranks fifth for states with the highest green jobs per capita.
Company plans high-altitude balloon facility in Tillamook
California-based Near Space Corporation is building a $6.9 million high-altitude ballooning facility in Tillamook.
Geoloqi acquired by Esri
Portland startup Geoloqi was sold to Esri, a privately held mapping software company in Southern California.
Oregon voters shun major parties
Democratic and Republican registration in Oregon has fallen since 2008, while Independent and unaffiliated voters have increased.
Legality of Tesla stores questioned
Dealer associations in Oregon and other states say Tesla Motors retail stores violate state franchise laws prohibiting factory ownership of dealerships.
Solyndra accuses Chinese companies of destroying U.S. solar manufacturers
Bankrupt Solyndra is claiming in a $1.5 billion lawsuit that Chinese companies are driving U.S. solar manufacturers out of business.
Manufacturers to hire vets
Some of the nation’s leading manufacturing companies are teaming up to train veterans to fill 600,000 high-tech manufacturing jobs.