Post office stays open by catering to brides
The Bridal Veil post office stays open by issuing postmarks for wedding invitations.
Mining company cuts 31 workers
Coos County’s biggest mining company Oregon Resources Corporation cut 31 workers, due to slowing mineral demand.
Ashland bridge delays hurt businesses
Construction delays on bridge work at exit 14 in Ashland are hurting local gas station owners by cutting off access.
Hillsboro business park bounces back
After struggling through the economic downturn, the Tanasbourne West Annex in Hillsboro is rapidly filling up.
Land use decision contested
Watchdog group 1000 Friends of Oregon is contesting the state’s approval of a Portland metro area land-use plan.
Oregon jobs rebound faster than U.S.
Oregon’s economy rebounded faster than the U.S. since the recession’s end in 2009, but just barely.
Act-On Software gets $16M
Beaverton’s Act-On Software secured $16 million in new venture capital backing.
Portland company deploys wave energy buoy
Northwest Energy Innovations completed its deployment of a test wave energy buoy off the coast of Newport.
Green sports report highlights Trail Blazers, Timbers
A Natural Resources Defense Council report on the greening of the sports industry highlights efforts by the Portland Trail Blazers and Portland Timbers.
Hunger rate declines in Oregon
The percentage of Oregon households that suffer from hunger declined slightly.