Thousands expected to attend Cabela’s opening
Cabela’s first Oregon store is opening in Springfield’s Gateway Mall today, and is expected to draw thousands of visitors.
On the Scene at the Oregon CEO Summit
About 160 business leaders and Oregon State University students and faculty members gathered in Portland to hear about the role of innovation in business from prominent CEOs representing the core industries of Oregon.
New med school brings jobs
The city of Lebanon will be the home of Oregon’s new medical school when the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (Comp-Northwest) opens its doors to its 105 freshmen July 30. It will also bring dozens of jobs to a city that needs them.
High demand drains unemployment fund
An unemployment fund created for Oregonians who have been out of work for over two years is running out of money due to unexpectedly high demand.
Health insurance rate increase prompts public hearing
Regence BlueCross BlueShield wants to raise health insurance premiums by 22%, prompting state insurance regulators to schedule a rare public hearing.
Nail techs face challenges
From being illegally classified as independent contractors, to losing the option to take a licensing test in Vietnamese, Oregon’s nail technicians face many challenges.
Rain pushes back Oregon vegetable planting
For the second year in a row, a late, wet spring is pushing back vegetable planting times for Oregon farmers.
Passivhaus movement catches on
From Germany and Austria, the Passivhaus movement of airtight, super-insulated houses is catching on in the Portland area.
Esco Corp. plans IPO
Portland-based heavy manufacturer Esco Corp. announced its initial public offering of up to $175 million on the Nasdaq exchange.
McCormick & Schmick’s for sale
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Inc. executives said that the chain intends to put itself on the market.