170,000 officially underemployed
Oregon has about 170,000 underemployed workers who involuntarily work only part-time.
Mom works overtime to launch coffee shop
After the general manager of Willamette Week was laid off, the divorced mother of two boys decided to open a coffee shop on Hawthorne.
Economic outlook optimistic
The newest UO Index of Economic Indicators shows that all seven of its state and national indicators improved in December.
Social buying hits the suburbs
Merchants and customers in the suburbs are jumping on the social buying bandwagon, joining sites such as Groupon and Sharing Spree.
Oregon Manifest returns
Oregon Manifest launched its second design competition for bikes, which this year will be backed by Levi’s.
OSU power plant goes platinum
Oregon State University’s new Energy Center is the first power-generation facility in the country to be Platinum LEED certified.
Aloha businesses unify
The Aloha Business Association is relaunching after a 12-year hiatus, hoping to revitalize an often-overlooked area.
Google gives laptops to Astoria students
Astoria High School was chosen as one of four schools nation-wide to receive laptops in a Google pilot program.
Legacy cuts jobs
Legacy Health System is reducing its work force by 64 positions, due to the down economy.
Comcast to repay late fees
Comcast will pay up to $23 million to Oregon customers charged late fees, in order to settle a class-action lawsuit.