Oregon Legislators pass health care reform bill
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3650, which aims to transform health care in the state.
Oregon timber industry files lawsuit
The Oregon timber industry filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration in an effort to double the amount of logging allowed in Western Oregon.
Lawmakers put Sustainability Center on hold
House Republicans have blocked state bonding for Portland State University’s proposed Sustainability Center until developers present a more detailed proposal.
Nike profits, shares rise
Nike Inc.’s fourth-quarter profit rose 14%, leading to the company’s shares jumping more than 4%.
Spring buying slightly boosts home prices
Home prices in 13 major U.S. cities have risen due to an annual boost in spring buyers.
Trimet begins work on new bridge
TriMet begins work on the first new bridge across the Willamette in 40 years this week.
UO receives record number of applications
Over 22,000 high school students applied to the University of Oregon this Spring, a 22% increase over last year.
PacifiCorp sticking with coal
While Portland General Electric plans to make the switch to shut its Boardman coal plant, PacifiCorp is sticking with coal.
Portland doctor makes house calls by bicycle
In true Portland fashion, Dr. Tony Ohotto makes house calls to his patients by bicycle.
Bedbug problem spurs new businesses
As more and more bedbugs arrive in Lane County, new businesses are springing up to deal with the pests.