Eugene boot company doubles business
Eugene-based Baker’s Boots and Clothing Co. acquired Drew’s Boots, doubling its product line and staff.
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Oregon proposes approving wave energy project
Oregon environmental regulators proposed approving a plan to build ten wave energy buoys off the Central Oregon coast, near Reedsport.
Land Board approves Elliott State Forest logging plan
Amid a protest rally, the Oregon State Land Board approved a new plan for the Elliott State Forest that calls for increased logging.
Oregon unemployment benefits delayed
A glitch in the Oregon Employment Department’s processing system means unemployment benefits will be delayed one day for many Oregonians.
Oregon winery gets solar energy farm
King Estate, Oregon’s largest winery, is constructing a $5-6 million solar power system on its 1,033-acre location southwest of Eugene.
PERS recoups overpayments
This week, the Public Employees Retirement System began collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in overpayments it made.
Food pantries struggle to meet demand
Oregon food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand while statewide unemployment hovers around 10% and the state leads the nation in childhood hunger.
Small business owners wait longer to be paid
The cash-flow gap is increasing for small businesses as they must continue paying workers and buying equipment while their collectible accounts grow.
Oregon grape growers expect quality if not quantity
A late start and late end to Oregon’s grape growing season means winemakers may end up with less grapes, but of a higher quality.
Intel says its Oregon payroll is at $1.8B
Intel has commissioned a new study to quantify its impact on Oregon’s economy.