Willamette Valley families increasingly depend on emergency food assistance
One of every five families in the mid-Willamette Valley depends on food from an emergency pantry at least once each year.
Uranium mining may come to Oregon
Uranium has been found in dense enough concentrations in Oregon that Oregon Energy wants to mine it.
Portland businesses prepare for NBA lockout
Portland-area businesses brace for a financial blow as the NBA approaches the 100th day of its labor dispute.
Northwest farmers get creative with organic hops
Northwest farmers are working with researchers to discover new ways to grow hops organically.
Manufacturing expands in September
Manufacturing grew at a faster pace in September than previous months.
Oregon Business announces 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Based on the magazine’s widely regarded 100 Best Companies project, the nonprofit version was created to recognize a critical business sector that employs hundreds of thousands of workers.
SolarWorld preparing complaint against China’s solar trade
SolarWorld is reportedly joining forces with other manufacturers to file a trade complaint against China for overwhelming the U.S. market with cheap solar cells.
Oregon net farm income raises 8 percent
Net income for Oregon’s farmers and ranchers rose 8% in 2010 over the previous year .
Oregon bank-owned properties go up for auction
Kennedy Wilson Auction Group is preparing for a combination auction to sell off 70 bank-owned properties in Oregon and California.
Davy Crockett barge owner indicted on pollution charges
A federal grand jury indicted the owner of the derelict Davy Crockett barge on accusations of attempting to scrap the barge, and sparking a $20 million government cleanup.