JANUARY 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for October 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change FARMING/NATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGY Wheat price No.1 soft white, at Portland, per bushel (November) $5.23 $5.33 $10.05 -48.0% All farm products Farm price index (1990-1992=100%) (November) 158 154 149 6.0% All crops … Read more
It was an ambitious plan felled by the collapsing economy. But since we’re talking water, contentiousness also played a hand.
JANUARY 2009: POWERLIST COLLEGES — Ranked by Fall Full-Time Enrollment RANK SCHOOL WEBSITE ADDRESS / PHONE PRESIDENT / SCHOOL TYPE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT / TOTAL ANNUAL UNDERGRAD / GRADUATE DEGREES SPECIALTY PROGRAMS ANNUAL BUDGET / YEAR FOUNDED 1 University of Oregon 1278 University of Oregon Dave Frohnmayer 20,672 3,739 Green chemistry, natural sci., creative writing, liberal … Read more
Gov. Kulongoski’s transportation plan could save the economy — but first he must convince Oregonians to pave the way.
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The recession is forcing consumers to make tough choices at the grocery, with many deciding that pricey organics can be left on the shelf. The industry is saying goodbye to its rapid growth years.
The growing unemployment rate in Oregon is distressing, but the “real” unemployment rate is actually nearly twice as bleak.
As the economy falters and more people lose their health benefits, hospitals brace for the impact of the uninsured.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation wants to find a way to nurture startups in the Pendleton area.
Craig Bramscher knows how to take a company public, and he’s as good a bet as any to break Oregon’s IPO drought.