Oregon overpaid $41M in jobless benefits
Unemployed Oregonians received $41 million more than they should have during fiscal year 2011, according to the Secretary of State.
Portland startup creates new wind turbine
Portland startup Genesis Wind applies concepts from automobile technology to create novel wind turbines.
New brewery being built in Bend
Construction is under way on a new $4.1 million brewery in Bend, known as Worthy Brewing.
Kitzhaber plans trade mission to Asia
Gov. John Kitzhaber plans his second trade mission to China and Japan in as many years, scheduled for October.
Port electricians resume work
Longshoremen at the Port of Portland stood aside as union electricians resumed disputed work.
Portland home sales start seasonal slowdown
Seasonal sales in the Portland-area real estate market began cooling in July, but prices continued to climb.
Geothermal heats up in Oregon
Momentum is picking up in Oregon for geothermal projects, with 330 megawatts of new projects in development.
Nonstop flights will boost business
New nonstop flights from Portland International Airport will mean increased access for Oregon businesses to key locations. Beyond the obvious boon to consumers, businesses and business travelers will reap a huge benefit from the new nonstops.
Wind makes 10.5% of Oregon electricity
10.5% of the electricity generated in Oregon comes from wind farms, the sixth highest rate in the nation.
Facebook plans third data center
Facebook has filed plans for a third data center in Prineville, a smaller facility of about 62,000 square feet.