Cuts worry state employees
Oregon state workers are worrying about potential pay and benefit cuts being discussed for the coming biennium.
Eileen Brady files campaign committee
New Seasons co-founder Eileen Brady filed a campaign committee, setting up the possibility of a run for mayor against incumbent Sam Adams.
Agencies seek feedback on redistricting
Multnomah County and Metro are asking for public feedback on their proposed redistricting plans, which are required by the 2010 U.S. Census figures.
Urgent care services surge
Urgent care services have grown in the Eugene-Springfield area, as well as nationally, fueled by patients’ desire for convenient services.
Walmart buys former Murray Hill Haggen property
Walmart purchased the former Murray Hill Haggen site in Beaverton, but a rep for the company says they have no plans to develop it.
Loan program targets Portland small businesses
U.S. Bancorp started a pilot program in the Portland area that gives loans to small business owners who use grocery store bank branches.
Floating Power generates wave energy
Floating Power Inc. is a new company joining the wind and water energy industry in Oregon.
Walmart adapts expansion with neighborhood input
The Eastport Plaza Walmart in Portland adapted their expansion plan with input from the Lents Neighborhood Association and Mayor Sam Adams’ office.
Sanyo Homes coming to Portland
Japan-based Sanyo Homes is in talks to build trial houses of its eco-friendly houses and condominiums in Portland later this year.
Bill regulates health rate increases
Health insurers will have to alert policy holders when rates increase, under a new bill that passed the Oregon Senate.