Legacy cuts jobs
Legacy Health System is reducing its work force by 64 positions, due to the down economy.
High Five
Comcast to repay late fees
Comcast will pay up to $23 million to Oregon customers charged late fees, in order to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Blazers woo season ticket holders
The Portland Trail Blazers launched their efforts to renew season ticket holders, and are pulling out all the stops to make up for an uncertain roster next season.
Mid-century buildings get the axe
Several mid-century modern buildings in East Portland have been slated for demolition, but preservationists worry about losing a part of Portland’s architectural history.
Kitzhaber lures filmmakers to Oregon
Gov. John Kitzhaber wants to increase tax breaks for film and television production by $10 million a year.
Green opportunities grow
Government officials met in Portland with entrepreneurs interested in selling sustainable products and services to talk about going green.
Food card demand rises
The number of people receiving Oregon’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is growing, and businesses are responding.
Intel embraces solar
Intel has installed two new solar arrays in Hillsboro, which together generate roughly the power used by 80 homes, about 800 kilowatts of electricity.
Illegal downloads rise
Illegal downloading of music and movies is on the rise in Ashland, despite the threat of huge fines.
Emmert set for huge shipments through Idaho
Clackamas-based Emmert International will begin trucking oil refinery drums holding replacement parts for a ConocoPhillips refinery in Montana through Idaho.