1 of 7 Oregonians in poverty
One in seven Oregonians lived in poverty in 2010 and 2011, Census Bureau data shows.
Kitzhaber wants to expand CCOs
Governor Kitzhaber wants to expand coordinated care organizations to be available for people on Medicare, public employees and the private business sector.
Natural gas terminal plan includes power plant
A proposed natural gas export terminal at Coos Bay will now include a power plant to chill and condense the fuel into LNG.
Midwest drought challenging Northwest dairies
The impact of the Midwest drought on grain production is affecting dairy producers in the Northwest.
Oregon film goes green
Oregon Film is working to green the industry.
Portland to fluoridate water
Portland’s City Council voted unanimously to fluoridate the city’s water supply.
Salem gets new downtown plan
A group of business owners have drafted a plan to improve foot traffic in downtown Salem.
Oregon Brewers Festival generates $30M
The Oregon Brewers Festival generates about $30 million and adds 350 jobs to the local economy, a new study shows.
Foreclosures shifting to courts
A new court ruling and mediation requirement are helping shift foreclosures to the courts, with uncertain impacts on homeowners and Oregon’s stock of underwater homes.
Summer slows Oregon’s economy
Oregon’s economy fell this summer, a repeat of the past two summers.