The former head of Chesapeake Energy dies in car accident
BBC: Aubrey McClendon died in a crash after he was accused of antitrust violations.
Costco to raise minimum wage
BLOOMBERG: Costco announced a $1.50 increase to its minimum wage.
Pioneer Courthouse Square $10M renovation underway
Howard S. Wright Construction and Faison Construction are contracted for the repairs set for January through March 2018.
Bend City Council offers land for affordable housing
City officials set aside two properties for affordable housing at a Wednesday meeting.
The latest in Portland metro layoffs: Survey Monkey, Pinnacle Workforce Logistics
Survey Monkey to cut 100 employees; Pinnacle Workforce will cut 190.
University of Oregon to decide on tuition hike, additional faculty cuts
The governing board meets this week to discuss a 4.8 % tuition hike and a non-tenured faculty layoffs
Legislature: Governor signs minimum wage law, anti-coal bill passes Senate
Oregon’s legislation hit two landmarks this session. Governor Kate Brown signed off on the minimum wage hike; Senate passed the anti-coal bill.
Entrepreneurs: Driving a new era of clean, green change
During a panel discussion held Tuesday night at the Joinery, a group of small business owners, startup executives and a developer grappled with the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities of sustainability: how to define the term, obstacles to implementation and the need to catalyze a bold new era of clean, green leadership in Oregon.
Oregon unemployment hits lowest rate since 2007
STATESMAN JOURNAL: The jobless rate fell to 5.1 % in January, according to the state Employment Department.