Jobless claims drop
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in Oregon dropped last week by 3,831, the second-biggest drop in the U.S.
Payroll tax deal reached
Negotiators reached an agreement on legislation to renew a payroll tax cut that will affect 160 million workers.
Brady campaign puts New Seasons in spotlight
What happens when a company co-founder runs for political office? Managing editor Linda Baker reports on New Seasons Market and Eileen Brady’s mayoral campaign.
Oregon looks at closing multiple prisons
The Oregon Department of Corrections is considering closing multiple prisons in the state’s 14,000-inmate, 14-prison corrections system, going far beyond previously disclosed plans to shut down one Salem facility.
Washington State moves forward on I-5 toll
A bill that would authorize the state to charge tolls on the Interstate 5 Bridge has passed the Washington State senate.
Oregon Senate OKs key health care bill
The Oregon Senate has approved a key bill in a package of changes to the state’s health care system.
Factory output shows strong growth
U.S. factories boosted output last month and December ended up being their best month of growth in five years.
Water, logging bills spark debate in Salem
A pair of bills that pit jobs vs. the environment mosh were heard this week, with both sides predicting hopes and doom to the debate.
Eileen Brady says healthcare contributions won’t affect her decisions
Portland mayoral candidate Eileen Brady has received $42,630 from the healthcare industry, but she insists the contributions won’t influence her decisions if elected.
Portland hospitality industry looks strong in 2012
Portland’s hospitality industry powered through the recession, and is looking strong in 2012.