Americans’ confidence in the economy is at its highest in seven months, which could give a boost to President Obama’s campaign.

The Lane County unemployment rate rose slightly again for the fourth month in a row.

The Bureau of Environmental Services is implementing a Cut Through the FOG program to reduce fats, oil and grease from Portland’s wastewater.

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, who is attempting to allow more logging in western Oregon, supports Gov. John Kitzhaber’s push for a logging solution.

University of Oregon voted in June to increase tuition 6% for the 2012-2013 school year, contributing to skyrocketing student debt.

Portland State University was designated as a “changemaker” campus by Ashoka.

Furniture company Tropical Salvage is moving into a giant warehouse in Portland as part of the company’s adjusting business model.

Former Pixelworks executives hope their Portland startup TablesUp can help customers better navigate restaurants.

Home prices in the Portland area and in many other U.S. metros rose again in July.

Shepherds Flat, the $2 billion wind farm that ranks among the world’s largest, is now up and running in northeastern Oregon.