PDC looks into district power
The Portland Development Commission is researching the option of developing a district energy system to encompass the Rose Garden Arena, Oregon Convention Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Last chemical weapons destroyed in Hermiston
Workers at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Hermiston incinerated the last of the chemical weapons stored there.
Home prices climbing in half of U.S., but not in Portland
Home prices climbed in August in half of major U.S. cities, a sign that prices are beginning to stabilize. However, prices remained stagnant in Portland.
Oregon homeowners hope Obama’s new plan will help
Many Oregon homeowners hope President Obama’s Home Affordable Refinance Program will help them keep their homes.
Portland gains 3,200 jobs in September
Greater Portland gained 3,200 jobs in September, while high unemployment continued in rural Oregon.
Carbon recycling company hopes to break ground in Prineville
Bend-based International Tech Corp. hopes to break ground on an activated carbon recycling facility in Prineville.
Mayor candidates agree it’s time to end Occupy Portland
All three major Portland mayoral candidates agree it is time to set a deadline to end the Occupy Portland protest camp.
Mexico ends tariffs on Northwest trees and fruit
Now that an international trade dispute about trucking is over, Northwest growers of Christmas trees and fruit expect increased sales.
OSU study shows downside of biomass
OSU researchers say using Oregon forests for biomass production will increase carbon dioxide emissions by at least 14%.
Harry & David names new CEO
Harry & David Holdings Inc. named Craig Johnson, the former CEO of Musician’s Friend, as the gift and gourmet food company’s CEO.