Oregon Medicaid patients report better health
A study showing Oregonians receiving Medicaid are in better health than uninsured people is garnering national attention.
Oregon Business Team
Portland workers supply the Boeing Dreamliner
Precision Castparts in Milwaukie, Rockwell Collins in Wilsonville, and Boeing’s Gresham factory are all supplying parts for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Nationwide Insurance cuts 90 jobs
Nationwide Insurance laid off 90 workers from the company’s northeast Portland offices.
Ashland Gun Club neighbors threaten lawsuit
People living near the Ashland Gun Club are threatening a lawsuit over lead shot, shells and clay target debris accumulating in the ground and water.
Salem launches small business loan program
The city of Salem recently launched a loan program to help small local businesses grow and hire more workers.
First Central Oregon wind farm gets federal approval
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the West Butte Wind Project, what could be Central Oregon’s first wind energy project.
Solexant plant deal falls through
A state-financed deal to bring a Solexant thin-film solar manufacturing plant to Gresham has fallen apart.
Musician’s Friend closing Medford headquarters, cutting jobs
Online instrument retailer Musician’s Friend Inc. is closing its Medford headquarters and eliminating 160 jobs.
Trimet riders save $859 a month
The average Portland-area commuter who takes Trimet instead of driving saves $859 each month, a new study found.
Colored barley catching on
OSU researchers say new colored barley is catching on with brewers and health food stores.