State delays LNG proposal
Oregon officials have postponed the decision to place a liquified natural gas terminal near the mouth of the Columbia River.
Columbia Sportswear to profit from cold weather
Record-setting cold temperatures across the nation have the outdoor clothing manufacturer hoping for increased sales.
Warehouse too costly for Portland homeless camp
Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to relocate Right 2 Dream Too to a Northwest warehouse has been scrapped due to cost.
Gramor Development secures loan to fund Kruse Village
The Tualatin-based real estate development company received a $23.6 million construction loan to finance a retail village in Lake Oswego.
New Jersey governor to meet with press
Reuters: Governor Chris Christie will hold a news conference today to discuss the scandal involving Christie’s staff and the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee, NJ.
Fatality from bird flu confirmed in Canada
BBC: An Alberta resident has died from the H5N1 avian influenza strain, becoming the first fatal case in North America.
Intel committed to pursuing construction permit
Intel is applying for a retroactive construction permit for its D1X expansion in Hillsboro.
Construction brings more jobs to Portland
The city’s recent construction boom helped create approximately 4,400 jobs in 2013.
Tax increase has no effect on smokers’ habits
Smokers throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley barely noticed the increased tobacco tax, which went into effect January 1.
Oregon congressman battles for GMO labeling
Rep. Peter DeFazio is pushing legislation to require mandatory nationwide labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms but the Grocery Manufacturers Association is fighting back.