For every leader who loves numbers, there is a skeptic. They both have points — without measures, we cannot tell how we are doing, yet many metrics seem arbitrary or measure the wrong thing. Meanwhile, often the right goals seem immeasurable.
Apple submitted its master plan for a large-scale data center to the city of Prineville.
Unemployed Oregonians received $41 million more than they should have during fiscal year 2011, according to the Secretary of State.
Portland startup Genesis Wind applies concepts from automobile technology to create novel wind turbines.
Construction is under way on a new $4.1 million brewery in Bend, known as Worthy Brewing.
Gov. John Kitzhaber plans his second trade mission to China and Japan in as many years, scheduled for October.
Longshoremen at the Port of Portland stood aside as union electricians resumed disputed work.
Seasonal sales in the Portland-area real estate market began cooling in July, but prices continued to climb.
Momentum is picking up in Oregon for geothermal projects, with 330 megawatts of new projects in development.
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.