Affordable housing developer shuts down
One of the largest builders of affordable single-family homes in Oregon, HOST Development, shuts down due to the economy.
Jobs return to Portland Harbor
The Greenbrier Companies, headquartered in Lake Oswego with a strong presence in Portland Harbor, has received $130 million worth of new railcar orders and will increase its workforce by 260 at its Gunderson railcar manufacturing facility in Northwest Portland. The company has received over 1,700 new orders and 1,200 refurbishment orders from five companies in North America.
Dept. of Energy promoted firm run by Kitzhaber’s girlfriend
State criminal investigators are looking into a Department of Energy push to hire a firm run by Kitzhaber’s girlfriend.
Warrenton sawmill to reopen in late spring
The Warrenton sawmill, closed since December, is set to reopen in late spring.
Ford launches EV tour in PDX
Ford announces a partnership with Portland General Electric Co. on its launch of a 14-city electric vehicle tour.
Central Oregon unemployment rises
Unemployment rates in all three Central Oregon counties increased in July.
Eugene company offers 30 properties to pay off debts
Real estate company Arlie & Co. intends to liquidate 30 properties worth at least $57.5 million to pay for its reorganization plan.
Garmin to create jobs at new Salem call center
Salem-based satellite navigation company Garmin AT is set to expand its operations and increase its work force by as many as 200.
Burgerville drops sustainability director
Burgerville confirms that the fast-food company has let go its director of sustainable programs, Alison Dennis.
Casino backers drop suit
Wood Village casino backers have dropped their suit against the Oregon Secretary of State, but they aren’t giving up on opening the state’s first non-tribal casino.