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.
Oregon unemployment hits lowest rate since 2007
STATESMAN JOURNAL: The jobless rate fell to 5.1 % in January, according to the state Employment Department.
Oracle claims state officials distorted internal documents
Oracle says its internal messages were taken ‘out of context.’
TriMet says bonding bill will not fund Columbia River Crossing
TriMet could use bond and grant funds on non-transit projects if Senate Bill 1510 passes. TriMet reassures critics that the funds will not go toward Columbia River Crossing.
Comcast receives ‘gigabit’ tax break, despite its high costs
Utility regulators approved Comcast, Frontier and Google Fiber for the tax break intended for affordable, high-speed Internet access; lawmakers say Comcast costs too much to qualify.
DEQ chief resigns over ‘health concerns’
Citing his health, Dick Pedersen announced his resignation.
Pembina drops Portland propane project
Plans for a $500 million propane oil terminal were abandoned after lack of support from city officials.
Sports Authority plans to file for bankruptcy
BLOOMBERG: The sporting goods retailer said it will file for bankruptcy this week if it can finalize loans to stay in operation long enough to make it to court.