An anticipated increase in attendance this summer could bring a change in tide for the beleaguered Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport and other struggling Oregon attractions that have struggled through the weakened economy.
Portland General Electric Co. and PacifiCorp rank No. 2 and No. 3 nationwide for their electricity sales under voluntary green power programs.
Oregon landed $1.5 million of the $2 billion for high-speed rail announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
A Portland housing audit found that black and Latino renters were discriminated against by landlords and leasing agents in 64% of 50 tests.
Two Senate bills regarding changes to Oregon’s kicker tax rebates and capital gains taxes have been detoured to a Senate committee.
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird and Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ping’s won James Beard Foundation awards.
The great business breakthrough of the 20th century may be Lean (and Six Sigma) — techniques that cut waste and can dramatically boost productivity. Yet many firms can’t make Lean work for them.
Restoration work on the Columbia River is showing good early numbers for threatened fish habitats, but it could take a long time to see any real results.
Walmart Stores Inc. and Target have announced Portland-area stores with a focus on groceries, which analysts predict will have major consequences on existing grocery stores.
The largest local government bond ever proposed in Oregon faces Portland Pubic School district voters on May 17.