New EPA rule could affect Boardman plant
A new EPA regulation could prompt Portland General Electric to close its coal-fired Boardman plant earlier than 2020.
Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing arrives
Personal carsharing is coming to Portland in February. The new service allows car owners to rent out their own cars and spotlights a new “collaborative consumption” business model. Managing Editor Linda Baker reports on Getaround.
SolarWorld persists with trade case
SolarWorld ignored the latest appeal from opponents who wanted the company to drop its trade case against China.
More than 8,000 in PERS retire
More than 8,000 Oregon public employees retired in 2011.
Portland ranked second best car-free city
The Portland-Vancouver Metro area was ranked the second best city to live car-free.
Occupy Eugene protesters must evacuate
The Eugene City Council ordered police to evict Occupy Eugene protesters as soon as possible.
Previously occupied home sales climb
Sales of previously occupied homes rose 4% in November.
State charges Typhoon with discrimination
Oregon formally charged restaurant chain Typhoon with allegedly discriminating against Thai cooks.
Washington County extends compost program probation
Washington County commissioners extended a probationary period for Nature’s Needs compost facility.
Nike profits rise
Nike’s second-quarter profit rose 3%, and total revenue climbed 18%.