Seaport to fly to Salem
Portland-based Seaport Airlines plans to begin running daily flights between Portland and Salem this spring for business and political travelers.
Senate approves tax break bill
The Oregon Senate voted 28-0 to approve Senate Bill 301, which will give tax breaks to families and businesses.
Fred Meyer to add EV charging stations
This summer, six Portland-area Fred Meyer stores will add electric vehicle charging stations in a partnership with Ecotality.
Workplace deaths at all-time low
An unexpected benefit to Oregon’s high unemployment is that workplace deaths have reached an all-time low.
Columbia Power deploys prototype
Columbia Power Technologies LLC launched a wave energy prototype in Puget Sound.
Union Pacific improves Southern Oregon lines
Union Pacific Railroad is spending $33.5 million to improve its Eugene rail yard and rail line between Oakridge and Harrisburg.
Walden, Oregon farmers fight pesticide buffer
Environmentalists take the EPA to court over the enforcement of pesticide buffers as congressmen from the West protest the buffers altogether.
Innovation Program picks up momentum
The new Innovation Program in Portland State’s Maseeh College of Engineering is already cooking up some interesting projects, including a novel water filtration system, a mechanism for measuring traffic on foot-bridges, and a noise cancellation mechanism for cars.
Libyan turmoil could slow Oregon’s economic recovery
Although Oregon added jobs in January, economists say turmoil in Libya could skyrocket oil prices, slowing economic growth in Oregon and the nation.
High gas prices hit Oregon
With the average price for a gallon of unleaded up 74 cents higher than a year ago, Oregon is feeling the ripple effects of high gas prices.