PERS recoups overpayments
This week, the Public Employees Retirement System began collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in overpayments it made.
Food pantries struggle to meet demand
Oregon food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand while statewide unemployment hovers around 10% and the state leads the nation in childhood hunger.
Small business owners wait longer to be paid
The cash-flow gap is increasing for small businesses as they must continue paying workers and buying equipment while their collectible accounts grow.
Oregon grape growers expect quality if not quantity
A late start and late end to Oregon’s grape growing season means winemakers may end up with less grapes, but of a higher quality.
Intel says its Oregon payroll is at $1.8B
Intel has commissioned a new study to quantify its impact on Oregon’s economy.
Occupy Wall Street demonstrations spread to Oregon Coast
The Occupy Wall Street demonstrations have spread to hundreds of locations across the country, including on the Oregon Coast with Occupy Seaside.
SolarWorld advances $1B plan for Qatar factory
SolarWorld, the German company with a plant in Hillsboro, is moving forward with a plan to build a $1 billion plant in Qatar.
Oregon sees another increase in food stamp, assistance applicants
Oregon saw another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance in September.
Occupy Salem to begin today
The Occupy Wall Street demonstrations are set to come to Salem starting today, with Occupy Salem.
OLCC, Portland disagree on specifics of drinking limit
The city of Portland and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission are working together to curb public drinking downtown, but they disagree on specifics of the plan.