Agencies seek feedback on redistricting
Multnomah County and Metro are asking for public feedback on their proposed redistricting plans, which are required by the 2010 U.S. Census figures.
Oregon Business Team
Urgent care services surge
Urgent care services have grown in the Eugene-Springfield area, as well as nationally, fueled by patients’ desire for convenient services.
Walmart buys former Murray Hill Haggen property
Walmart purchased the former Murray Hill Haggen site in Beaverton, but a rep for the company says they have no plans to develop it.
Loan program targets Portland small businesses
U.S. Bancorp started a pilot program in the Portland area that gives loans to small business owners who use grocery store bank branches.
Floating Power generates wave energy
Floating Power Inc. is a new company joining the wind and water energy industry in Oregon.
Walmart adapts expansion with neighborhood input
The Eastport Plaza Walmart in Portland adapted their expansion plan with input from the Lents Neighborhood Association and Mayor Sam Adams’ office.
Sanyo Homes coming to Portland
Japan-based Sanyo Homes is in talks to build trial houses of its eco-friendly houses and condominiums in Portland later this year.
Bill regulates health rate increases
Health insurers will have to alert policy holders when rates increase, under a new bill that passed the Oregon Senate.
Kitzhaber says small biz will lead Oregon out of recession
Gov. John Kitzhaber said that small and medium-sized forward-thinking businesses will lead Oregon out of the recession.
Target moves forward on downtown Portland store
Target Corp. submitted images to city planners showing a downtown Portland store in the Galleria.