New Springfield Symantec center under construction
Symantec is building a new security operations center in Springfield to meet a growing demand for sensitive data storage.
Precision Castparts acquires Texas Honing
Portland-based Precision Castparts has agreed to acquire Texas Honing, the latest in a string of recent acquisitions.
Oregon wineries see best ever harvest
A record dry spell is making for a banner year for Oregon wineries.
Portland architects design portable classrooms
Portland architects Margarette Leite and Sergio Palleroni designed a new kind of green, affordable portable classroom.
Harvest festivals benefit local economies
Harvest festivals attract thousands of visitors, boosting local economies.
U.S. unemployment rate falls to 7.8 percent
The nation’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since January 2009.
Port dispute impacts Oregon economy
A Port of Portland labor dispute impacted Oregon’s economic growth for the second straight month in August.
Portland unemployed outnumber job openings
Unemployed workers outnumber job openings 2-to-1 in the Portland area.
Kitzhaber joins casino opposition
Gov. John Kitzhaber joined opponents of a proposed casino near Portland.
Eugene jeweler closing stores
Eugene-based Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers is closing 10 stores in three western states.