Lane County’s food-beverage industry adds jobs
Raise a glass — or fork — to Lane County’s food and beverage manufacturers. They were among just a few sectors that actually added jobs in this latest deep and punishing recession.
Blumenauer, 62, grows weary of partisan fights
In his eighth term in Congress, Rep. Earl Blumenauer is growing weary. Blumenauer has been in office for most of his adult life. “The frustration is real,” said the 62-year-old Democrat. “It is hard, it is unpleasant.”
State will not extend contracts of public workers
Oregon labor negotiators have told the top two state workers’ unions that they will not agree to extend existing contracts if a deal isn’t reached by June 30, the end of the current biennium.
Gregoire won’t seek third term
Washington State’s Gov. Chris Gregoire has decided that she will not seek a third term.
Columbia files complaint against Gore-Tex maker
Columbia Sportswear, along with its Italian subsidiary, OutDry Technologies S.r.l., announced that they have filed a complaint with the Commission of the European Union against W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Starbucks to sell beer and wine in Portland’s Pearl District
Starbucks plans to sell beer and wine at its newest Portland location in the Pearl District.
Oregon green energy tax breaks face cutbacks
A new bill introduced at Oregon’s Legislature would eliminate the Business Energy Tax Credit and replace it with smaller, more limited tax breaks.
Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar decision delayed
A decision on the proposed Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar project is delayed until next year so that the project team can address questions and concerns from the public.
Kitzhaber signs bottle deposit revamp bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a bill that revamps Oregon’s bottle deposit system, making the bill apply to every glass, metal and plastic bottle.
Daimler Trucks adding Portland jobs
Daimler Trucks North America is creating almost 1,400 jobs, 155 of which will be at its Portland plant.