Oregon’s unemployment rate — a persistent sore spot for politicians and business groups — was the nation’s highest or second-highest state rate for 43 consecutive months (April 2001 to October 2004).

A story of the one that got away

Businesses overwhelmingly say Oregon policies are more favorable to big companies, with only 18% saying small businesses have a better situation.

A tenacious tribe of volunteers plays a vital role in Reedsport’s success

John Stocking, founder of Endangered Species Chocolate  Company of Talent, reached a settlement with the new owners of the company.

The City of Umatilla is moving closer to a new city hall and library with the purchase of two pieces of property downtown in December.

Murphy Plywood purchased the former Georgia-Pacific plywood  mill on the west side of Eugene and reopened it in January with 250 employees.

An Oregon arm of the Apollo Alliance, the nationwide effort to expand clean energy industries, plans to put a measure on the November Oregon ballot.

College of Forestry at Oregon State University launches an Oregon Wood Innovation Center.