Wind farms generate electricity and cash for Sherman County
Wind farms bring money to Sherman County, where residents of four towns get $590 a year in compensation for the wind turbines blocking their views.
Amy’s Kitchen to expand in Southern Oregon
California-based organic frozen food maker Amy’s Kitchen plans to construct a 130,000-square-foot warehouse and freezer unit in White City.
Oregon planting season lags behind
A cool, wet March and April is causing problems for Oregon farmers as the planting season is about 10-12 days behind schedule.
Portland housing prices drop to fall 2004 levels
Home prices in major national markets have reached their lowest levels since the housing bubble burst in 2006.
Impending water pollution rule hits snag
Oregon is close to adopting the toughest water pollution limits in the nation, but Legislative bills are seeking to minimize the economic hit of the new rule.
Oregon Senate votes to expand bottle bill
The Oregon Senate voted to modernize its bottle recycling program to apply to energy drinks and other beverages created after the program’s inception in 1971.
Portland public market land deal moves forward
Developer Melvin Mark won exclusive rights to buy land under the Morrison Bridge to create a public market similar to Seattle’s Pike Place.
Mentor Graphics stocks fall
Mentor Graphics’ stocks fell after the Wilsonville company issued its quarterly forecast .
Exchange bill causes disagreements
Legislation to create a health insurance exchange bill in Oregon by 2014 is pitting business groups against consumer advocates.
Integra Telecom cuts jobs
Portland-based Integra Telecom laid off 75 employees this month as it shifted its business in hopes of attracting big corporate clients.