Holiday hiring up in Portland
The number of temporary holiday jobs in Portland is up for the first time in several years.
Central Oregon to see less property tax revenue
Collections on property taxes in Central Oregon are expected to be down this year for the first time since 1997.
Hospitals see their Medicaid rates cut
Oregon’s largest hospitals are feeling the effects of having their Medicaid payments reduced by 15% due to budget cuts.
Portland mayoral candidates tackle hot topics
Portland’s leading mayoral candidates mostly agreed in their answers to a questionnaire by the Portland Business Alliance.
Harry & David still struggling after bankruptcy
Although Medford-based Harry & David emerged from bankruptcy in September, the company is still struggling.
Wyden details concerns over China’s solar panel subsidies
Sen. Ron Wyden issued a policy paper about how China subsidizing solar panels is costing the U.S. jobs.
Hop Valley joins canning revolution
Hop Valley Brewing Co. is the first of the Eugene-Springfield microbreweries to embrace aluminum cans, a growing trend in the industry.
Feelings mixed on new Medford REI
REI plans to open a store in Medford early next year, causing mixed emotions from local shoppers.
Xzeres sees strong growth
Wilsonville-based Xzeres more than doubled its second quarter sales, and expects to reach a profit within the next three quarters.
TriQuint chips turn up in iPhone 4S
TriQuint Semiconductor Corp. stocks soared after gadget experts tore open the new iPhone 4S and found a pair of the company’s chips inside.