California company leases solar panels in Eugene
SolarCity of San Mateo, California started a solar-array leasing program that they say brings the option of solar panels to the masses.
Greenhouse gas goals could increase driving costs
Oregon is adopting rules requiring an overall reduction in motor vehicle emissions, which could result in higher driving costs.
Oregon delegation headed to Germany
Business and civic leaders including Mayor Sam Adams are headed to Germany on a trade mission organized by the Portland Business Alliance.
SolarWorld confident in doubling U.S. sales
SolarWorld AG thinks it can more than double its U.S. sales in 2011, a welcome sign for its U.S. headquarters in Hillsboro.
Regulators approve Qwest’s sale to CenturyLink
Oregon regulators gave conditional approval to Qwest Communications’ $22 billion sale to CenturyLink.
Coos County meat processor plans move forward
Producers, processors and business developers met to discuss the feasibility of a USDA-inspected meat processor on the South Coast.
River shipping system resumes
Shipping on the Columbia-Snake River System will reopen this weekend after a three-month shutdown.
A break from skepticism
Spring is finally here and hopeful green sprigs are sprouting in the economic landscape.
Education cuts, tax measures hurt
In late February, we asked readers about the impact of the governor’s education cuts and the effects of Measures 66 and 67.
Preston Pulliams leads PCC to major growth
Preston Pulliams, president of Portland Community College, is in love with what he does “because I know what it can do.”