Intel offers retirees incentive to work for nonprofits
Intel is launching an encore fellowships program to encourage its U.S. retirees to use their professional skills in community work.
UP halts admissions to a graduate nursing program
The University of Portland halted admissions to one of its graduate nursing programs two weeks before applications were due for its 2012 class.
Portland unemployment falls to national level
Portland’s unemployment rate fell to 9% in October, the same as the national rate.
Trees By Bike in third year of business
Portland business Trees By Bike begins their third year of delivering Christmas trees by bicycle Friday.
NBA lockout doesn’t affect Nike, Adidas sales
So far, the NBA lockout has had little to no effect on the sales of Nike and Adidas basketball sneakers.
Furlough requirement unmet
About 400 state employees didn’t take enough furlough days in the 2009-11 budget period, according to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
Mohawk Metal triples employment in three years
Eugene metal fabricating company Mohawk Metal has tripled its employees in the past three years, from 17 to 52.
Whiteaker neighborhood a hotbed for new businesses
Previously known as a bad or just plain weird area, Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood is becoming a hub for new businesses.
Intel’s D1X plant leaves a muddy mess
The excavation of Intel’s new D1X plant in Hillsboro has resulted in hundreds of thousands of yards of material dumped around Washington County.
Protesters and cops clash at N17 events around Oregon
Protesters in Portland, Eugene, Corvallis and The Dalles staged their “N17” day of protest against the financial industry, clashing with cops and leading to numerous arrests.