Oregon ranks high for green power
Portland General Electric Co. and PacifiCorp rank No. 2 and No. 3 nationwide for their electricity sales under voluntary green power programs.
Oregon gets $1.5M to improve rail service
Oregon landed $1.5 million of the $2 billion for high-speed rail announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Portland housing audit finds racial discrimination
A Portland housing audit found that black and Latino renters were discriminated against by landlords and leasing agents in 64% of 50 tests.
Kicker, capital gains bills hit roadblock
Two Senate bills regarding changes to Oregon’s kicker tax rebates and capital gains taxes have been detoured to a Senate committee.
Portland chefs win James Beard awards
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird and Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ping’s won James Beard Foundation awards.
Hostile culture will kill “lean” efforts
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.
Columbia restoration off to good start
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 and Target flood Portland grocery market
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.
Largest local bond proposed in Oregon
The largest local government bond ever proposed in Oregon faces Portland Pubic School district voters on May 17.
Oregon wine shipper expands
Oregon Wine Services, the state’s largest wine storage and shipping company, has expanded into Tualatin.