Biggest jobless claims drop in 3 months
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by the most in three months.
China plans more solar subsidies
The Chinese government plans to further subsidize its solar industry, which will hurt U.S. manufacturers even more.
Report on Oregon’s nonprofits a first step
For the first time, there are substantial facts and numbers about the state’s nonprofit sector, which employs 166,130 people, or 13% of Oregon’s private sector employment.
BPA orders first wind shutdown of the season
The Bonneville Power Administration ordered the temporary shutdown of wind farms twice in recent days due to a surplus of power from hydroelectric dams.
Mentor Graphics renominates only one of Icahn’s directors
Mentor Graphics renominated only one of the three board members that Carl Icahn nominated to the company’s board last year.
AT&T closing Portland call center
AT&T Mobility will close a Portland call center this summer, cutting 86 jobs.
Clackamas County, Milwaukie reach sewer agreement
Clackamas County and Milwaukie have reached a tentative agreement on a new 25-year sewer contract.
Wetlands set aside for threatened species
Managers of an Eagle Point vernal pool habitat are practicing strategic grazing to balance the needs of grazing cattle and threatened fairy shrimp.
Solar tariffs may be a job killer
Domestic solar manufacturers tout import tariffs on Chinese solar cells as a job creator, but some analysts say the opposite may be true.
BoltBus unveils Portland-Seattle service
BoltBus will make its West Coast debut May 17 with four daily trips between Portland and Seattle.