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.
Wikileaks suspends operations
Wikileaks has suspended operations after many U.S.-based financial institutions blocked donors from giving money to the organization. Founder Julian Assange says it may have to shut down permanently.
Portland gets first EV fast charging station
Portland’s Hollywood district Fred Meyer is the first in the nation to have one of ECOtality Inc.’s fast-charging electric vehicle stations installed.
Law allows for farmland flexibility
If counties choose to implement last session’s Senate Bill 960, it will allow farmland owners to hold up to 24 events per year on their land.
Nursery industry experiencing slump
The closure of the Oregon Coast Garden Center after 52 years of business is indicative of a larger downturn for Oregon’s nurseries.