Trader Joe’s coming to Salem
Trader Joe’s is set to open its first Salem store this week, and the store captain has heard from employees and community members that some people may even camp out for it.
Kitzhaber inflates I-5 bridge jobs potential
Gov. John Kitzhaber wants Oregonians to believe he’s creating jobs, and he backs up that claim by promoting his support for the $3.6 billion Interstate 5 bridge project called the Columbia River Crossing. Except it’s not true—not even close.
Oregon unemployment falls to 9.3 percent
Oregon unemployment has dropped to 9.3 percent, all but closing the gap with the nation for the first time in more than three years.
Lengthy, cold, rainy spring delays berry harvest
Extension agent Ross Penhallegon said the cold, wet spring means that the berries are about two weeks late this year.
Long-delayed plans for Oregon City mall appear dead
Plans to build an Oregon City mall anchored by Cabela’s, a premier sporting goods retailer, appear to be dead — again.
Map showcases NW high-tech businesses
A new map shows the Pacific Northwest’s growing contribution to the global electronics business.
Ban on using cellphones while driving is revised
The Senate voted Monday to remove a “scope of employment” exemption to Oregon’s ban on using cellphones while driving.
Debit-card fraud could be related to PIN skimming
A number of Portland-area residents reported their debit cards either were compromised or canceled suddenly, and police said at least one case was related to a data breach earlier this year at Michaels Stores Inc.
Wind farm owners fight BPA shut-downs
Wind farm owners stepped up their fight with the Bonneville Power Administration, asking federal energy regulators to halt the agency’s new policy of curtailing wind generation when it has excess hydroelectric power to sell.
More federal aid for laid-off Monaco Coach workers
The federal government has released the second payment from a grant of up to $3.32 million that was approved two years ago to help laid-off Monaco Coach employees at its Coburg plant and in Hines. The federal government released the first $1.66 million in 2009, with most of the money going to Lane County.