Portland is an export hotbed, study says
A national study cited Portland as a hotbed for exports, bolstered by China and Intel.
Portland biogas plant threatened by lawsuit
A proposed biogas plant in Portland is threatened by a lawsuit slamming Portland water and sewer spending.
Unemployment applications climb
Unemployment applications climbed by 8,000 last week, but the overall level stayed low enough to suggest the market is strengthening.
Exxon to spend $150B to find oil, gas
Exxon plans to spend $150 billion over the next five years to find more oil and natural gas to meet rising demands.
The PDX park cafe challenge
As Violetta in Director Park struggles, Managing Editor Linda Baker reports on the challenges of recreating the European-style park café.
Oregon economic index improves
Economic activity improved in Oregon, bolstered by manufacturing and service industries.
Lawmakers’ focus shifts to economy
Although Oregon’s legislative session ended on a high note, lawmakers still have work to do when it comes to economic growth.
Legislators aim to close loopholes in foreign worker program
Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Peter DeFazio want to close loopholes in a visa program that lets forest companies hire foreign workers when there are U.S. citizens who would take the jobs.
BPA files wind farm plan
The Bonneville Power Administration filed a plan of action to deal with wind farm shutoffs when too much hydropower is being generated.
4-tower superblock planned for Lloyd District
A proposed 780 unit “superblock” in Portland’s Lloyd District would add much-needed housing to the commercial and office area, developers say.