Governors choose truss bridge
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced their choice of a deck truss bridge to replace the aging I-5 bridge.
High Five
Job cuts threaten recovery
The next wave of job cuts is coming in government jobs, threatening Oregon’s economic recovery.
Oregon gas prices hit peak
The price of gas in Oregon has risen to $3.88 a gallon, which experts believe is the peak.
Tax credits up for review
A 2009 law requires Oregon lawmakers to review tax credits after two years, otherwise the credits will expire.
Mentor Graphics responds to Icahn
Mentor Graphics responded to a critical letter from Carl Icahn, saying that the billionaire investor doesn’t understand the company.
“Google Offers” to launch in Portland
Google plans to test a social buying service called “Google Offers” in Portland.
OHSU may raise tuition, admit less students
Oregon Health & Science University is $23 million over budget, and may have to raise tuition and admit less Oregon students in order to stay afloat.
Solar Nation faces barriers in Oregon
Portland-based Solar Nation Inc. designed and installed the largest solar energy rooftop system in the nation this week, but the fact that it was in New Jersey is telling.
Three bills may replace BETC
Three bills are under proposal in Salem to replace Oregon’s controversial Business Energy Tax Credit.
Icahn turns to Mentor Graphics shareholders
Carl Icahn resumed his campaign against Mentor Graphics by filing an open letter to the Wilsonville company’s shareholders.