Workplace deaths at all-time low
An unexpected benefit to Oregon’s high unemployment is that workplace deaths have reached an all-time low.
Oregon Business Team
Columbia Power deploys prototype
Columbia Power Technologies LLC launched a wave energy prototype in Puget Sound.
Union Pacific improves Southern Oregon lines
Union Pacific Railroad is spending $33.5 million to improve its Eugene rail yard and rail line between Oakridge and Harrisburg.
Walden, Oregon farmers fight pesticide buffer
Environmentalists take the EPA to court over the enforcement of pesticide buffers as congressmen from the West protest the buffers altogether.
Innovation Program picks up momentum
The new Innovation Program in Portland State’s Maseeh College of Engineering is already cooking up some interesting projects, including a novel water filtration system, a mechanism for measuring traffic on foot-bridges, and a noise cancellation mechanism for cars.
Libyan turmoil could slow Oregon’s economic recovery
Although Oregon added jobs in January, economists say turmoil in Libya could skyrocket oil prices, slowing economic growth in Oregon and the nation.
High gas prices hit Oregon
With the average price for a gallon of unleaded up 74 cents higher than a year ago, Oregon is feeling the ripple effects of high gas prices.
Businesses score tax bill victory
The Oregon House voted by an overwhelming majority to allow companies to take accelerated tax breaks on new equipment.
Geothermal capacity could double
A new report from Pike Research shows that geothermal energy capacity could more than double by 2020.
Central Oregon unemployment decreases
The unemployment rates in all three Central Oregon counties decreased from December to January.