Outlet space expands
Retail outlet centers in the state continue to grow after strong sales numbers during the recession caught the attention of regional and national retailers.
Planting seeds for younger farmers
A new food initiative by Multnomah County hopes to bring young farmers into an industry that is starved for youth.
The State We’re In: electricity usage
In 2010, power sold by PGE dipped for the second year in a row, down 1.4% to the same level as 2005.
Oregon economic indicators as of December 2010
All “latest” numbers are for December 2010 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS LISTINGS Total employment State of Oregon, thousands 1,778.0 1,790.1 1,721.8 3.3% Total unemployment State of Oregon, thousands 206.2 208.2 205.5 0.3% Unemployment rate Ore. civilian labor force, seasonally adjusted 10.6% 10.5% 10.6% 0.0 Portland/Vancouver MSA; … Read more
State bank idea evolves
Would Oregon benefit from a state-owned bank? As small businesses struggle, the idea is debated on Main Street, in Salem and by the banking community.
Oregon tech jobs spike
Oregon’s statewide technology employment hit a two-year high in January with a total of 54,600.
Walmart plans “neighborhood market” in Beaverton
Seattle developer PacLand is turning Beaverton’s Ashley Furniture HomeStore into a Walmart store.
Lodgepole pine study raises worries for forests
A recent study predicting hard times ahead for lodgepole pines adds yet another worry about the future of Oregon forests.
Lawmakers want to extend unemployment benefits
Senators Diane Rosenbaum and Brian Boquist have teamed up to sponsor two bills that would extend unemployment benefits for between 20 and 26 weeks.
Early win for Pacific Seafood in key antitrust case
Pacific Seafood won a critical preliminary ruling in their anti-trust case.