Report: Oregon economy expanded at fast rate to end 2014
A University of Oregon study found growth in hiring as well as in construction and manufacturing.
Oregon Business Team
Senate president, speaker of the house address Kitzhaber scandal
They didn’t say much of substance, but Tina Kotek and Peter Courtney did acknowledge the governor’s troubles Thursday afternoon.
Oregon legislators address drones, vaccinations
State senator aims to end “personal belief” exemption of vaccination requirements; rep wants to ban hunting, fishing with drones.
6 chiefs of staff dish on their bosses
BY JACOB PALMER | OB DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
We ask chiefs of staff for the scoop on Oregon legislators.
Erickson to undertake organizational restructuring, plans to lay off 150
The move will improve its ability to compete, the aviation company announced Thursday.
Hackers hit health insurance company
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Hackers pilfered the personal information of “tens of millions” Anthem customers and employees.
Operators say ports will close if union doesn’t accept contract
BLOOMBERG: Twenty-nine ports along the West Coast could be affected by the decision.
Oregon Dems target 2018 for $15 minimum wage
State government roundup: Dems aim for $15 minimum wage; transportation plan does not include Columbia bridge; Novick frustrated about out-of-town flier from state legislator’s group; Board of Agriculture submits report.
Startup Week event canceled after Kveton invite
The former Urban Airship CEO sparked a visceral reaction after he was to appear as a scheduled speaker.
Renovation to historic buildings will add 150 hotel rooms to Portland
Provenance Hotels is teaming with NBP Capital to complete a $30 million upgrade of two downtown buildings.