Oregon breaks ground on solar highway project
Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of Transportation broke ground on a $10 million solar array on Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville.
Oregon lawmakers head to China for trade mission
17 Oregon legislators are traveling with their family members to China for a two-week trade and goodwill mission.
Beaverton cuts economic development position
The city of Beaverton eliminated its economic development director position, laying off longtime Director Gary Brentano.
Energy Trust offers cash incentives
Energy Trust of Oregon announced bonus cash incentives to businesses looking to improve the efficiency of lighting and building operations.
Baseball vs. soccer: Portland got it right
In the tale of two stadiums in New Jersey — a $34 million dollar stadium built for minor league baseball 13 years ago that is a complete flop, and the new Red Bulls Arena that’s a big success — Oregon economist Patrick Emerson says there is evidence that Portland, in its own struggle with the baseball vs. soccer question, got it right.
Organic catalysts help drugs work effectively
A team at OSU developed an organic catalyst to help facilitate the chemical reactions that make drugs work effectively.
ClearEdge lands $73.5M
ClearEdge Power Inc. landed $73.5 million in what is likely to be its last round of investment before a planned initial public offering of stock.
Oregon announces $40M for affordable housing projects
The Oregon State Housing Council announced nearly $40 million in grants, loans and tax credits to fund low income housing around the state.
Oregon loses $35M yearly to college student failure
About 40% of college students in Oregon drop out before earning a degree, costing the state about $35 million in lost income and taxes yearly.
School supply lists add up for parents
Elementary school supply lists filled with brand name requests and items like reams of copy paper are frustrating parents.