State, unions hold marathon contract sessions
Labor negotiators expected to work late into the night Monday, trying to hammer out a deal between Oregon state government and the top two state workers’ unions.
Pear harvest late, but could be among largest
The 2011 Rogue Valley pear harvest is shaping up to be among the latest on record. It also could be one of the largest in decades.
Lane County’s tourism chief grows awareness
Third-generation Alaskan Kari Westlund, 49, has become a resident expert on Lane County during the nearly 15 years that she has headed the local convention and visitors bureau.
Oregon Medicaid patients report better health
A study showing Oregonians receiving Medicaid are in better health than uninsured people is garnering national attention.
Portland workers supply the Boeing Dreamliner
Precision Castparts in Milwaukie, Rockwell Collins in Wilsonville, and Boeing’s Gresham factory are all supplying parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Nationwide Insurance cuts 90 jobs
Nationwide Insurance laid off 90 workers from the company’s northeast Portland offices.
Ashland Gun Club neighbors threaten lawsuit
People living near the Ashland Gun Club are threatening a lawsuit over lead shot, shells and clay target debris accumulating in the ground and water.
Salem launches small business loan program
The city of Salem recently launched a loan program to help small local businesses grow and hire more workers.
First Central Oregon wind farm gets federal approval
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the West Butte Wind Project, what could be Central Oregon’s first wind energy project.
Solexant plant deal falls through
A state-financed deal to bring a Solexant thin-film solar manufacturing plant to Gresham has fallen apart.