Health exchange grant in danger
A $48 million grant from the federal government to create a health insurance exchange in Oregon is endangered.
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Portland gym generates electricity
At the Green Microgym in Portland, exercisers generate electricity by working out on machines fitted with compact generators.
ODOT construction down
The Oregon Department of Transportation says that after 2012, it will stop receiving federal stimulus money and state bonding, resulting in less highway projects.
Website helps businesses with eco-challenges
EcoApprentice, a new online community out of Hood River, aims to help businesses solve sustainably-oriented issues.
Portland breaks ground on affordable housing
Groundbreaking on the first affordable housing project in Portland’s South Waterfront District begins today, almost six years behind schedule.
Putting Craigslist on top of Twitter
The Good, a 2-year-old creative agency located in NW Portland, recently released two services that could have implications for how marketers and promoters use Twitter.
Governors choose truss bridge
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced their choice of a deck truss bridge to replace the aging I-5 bridge.
Job cuts threaten recovery
The next wave of job cuts is coming in government jobs, threatening Oregon’s economic recovery.
Oregon gas prices hit peak
The price of gas in Oregon has risen to $3.88 a gallon, which experts believe is the peak.
Tax credits up for review
A 2009 law requires Oregon lawmakers to review tax credits after two years, otherwise the credits will expire.