Nationwide Insurance cuts 90 jobs
Nationwide Insurance laid off 90 workers from the company’s northeast Portland offices.
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Ashland Gun Club neighbors threaten lawsuit
People living near the Ashland Gun Club are threatening a lawsuit over lead shot, shells and clay target debris accumulating in the ground and water.
Salem launches small business loan program
The city of Salem recently launched a loan program to help small local businesses grow and hire more workers.
First Central Oregon wind farm gets federal approval
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the West Butte Wind Project, what could be Central Oregon’s first wind energy project.
Solexant plant deal falls through
A state-financed deal to bring a Solexant thin-film solar manufacturing plant to Gresham has fallen apart.
Musician’s Friend closing Medford headquarters, cutting jobs
Online instrument retailer Musician’s Friend Inc. is closing its Medford headquarters and eliminating 160 jobs.
Trimet riders save $859 a month
The average Portland-area commuter who takes Trimet instead of driving saves $859 each month, a new study found.
Colored barley catching on
OSU researchers say new colored barley is catching on with brewers and health food stores.
Oregon wine industry nearly doubles
Oregon’s commercial wine industry has nearly doubled its contribution to the state’s economy since 2005.
Ethics commission reprimands three treasury officers
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission will send letters of reprimand to three Oregon State Treasury investment officers.