Factory orders fall
Companies placed 0.6% fewer orders to U.S. factories in April for the second straight month of decline.
Weak jobs report weakens economic outlook
U.S. employers created only 69,000 jobs in May, the fewest in a year. At the same time, the unemployment rate rose.
Walmart’s first West Coast grocery stores open in Portland area
Walmart opened its first West Coast standalone grocery stores in West Linn and Beaverton, and plans to open a third in Gresham in August.
Land-use restrictions relaxed
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed an executive order that will allow three southern Oregon counties to develop on farm and forest land.
Conservation groups sue government over logging
Three conservation groups filed a suit saying Oregon state government’s logging on state-owned forests is harming marbled murrelets.
Green Diamond Sand expands
Green Diamond Sand makes 40 varieties of a special sand project and sells six times the amount of sand it did 14 years ago.
Price major factor in Washington liquor privatization
Oregon liquor officials say privatized liquor sales in Washington could bring some buyers to Oregon due to new high prices.
Smart Wire Grid could fix transmission issues
Smart Wire Grid, backed by a Portland investor, could help utilities get more capacity from their power lines.
100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon celebration
More than 300 people turned out May 31 for Oregon Business magazine’s fourth annual celebration of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon.
100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon
The fourth annual 100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon honors those companies and organizations where employees feel there is a strong commitment to green practices at their workplace.