Homeowners’ associations foreclosing on residents
Increasingly, homeowners’ associations are foreclosing on residents unable to pay their fees.
High Five
Green Sports Alliance signs on with national building program
The Green Sports Alliance was chosen as an initial partner for the Obama Administration’s Better Buildings Challenge.
Entrepreneur incentives extended
Gresham, Troutdale and Wood Village have extended fee “holidays” that waive fees for first time business owners.
PGE launches demand response program
Portland General Electric is starting its first automated demand response program for business customers to pitch in during times of peak energy demand.
Oregon could be a green chemistry leader
Oregon could be a leader in green chemistry, which involves developing safer industrial chemicals, a new paper from Portland State University concludes.
Oregon company launches red light avoiding app
A Eugene software company launched a free smartphone app that helps Portland drivers avoid red lights.
Apprentice program trains urban farmers
A new Multnomah County program called the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship teaches students the fundamental aspects of organic farming.
GM offers free car insurance
General Motors is experimenting with a deal that gives a free year of car insurance to customers who buy certain new vehicles in Oregon and Washington.
NuScale Power brings back workers
NuScale Power Inc. is recalling furloughed workers and hopes to raise new rounds of capital.
Hillsboro primed for expansion
A Metro report says Hillsboro areas are the leading candidates for expanding the urban growth boundary this fall.