Oregon company’s robot spots aircraft defects
Medford-based Jetray Corp. has designed remote controlled robotic arms for automated nondestructive testing of aircraft.
High Five
Gardeners turn from flowers to food
The economy has turned many gardeners’ focus from flowers to food, and nurseries are adjusting to the change.
Intel adds jobs
Intel is growing its work force for the first time in five years, with an interest in new skills from a younger generation.
Two sides to the EV fee debate
Oregon’s electric car owners worry about HB 2328, the so-called “EV fee,” while others think it is simply fair.
Pendleton promotes solar energy
Pendleton is offering no-interest loans to spark interest in solar power, leading over 50 residents to install systems last year.
Facebook shares energy-saving technology
Facebook made public the design and server technology for its Prineville data center.
Proposed Metro budget cuts jobs
Metro’s proposed $389 million 2011-12 budget cuts $40 million and seven jobs.
Net-zero apartment building fills up
The 18 apartments in Portland’s ecoFLATS have all been leased much sooner than expected.
Chase to expand in Portland area
JP Morgan Chase plans to open up to 21 new branches in the Portland-Vancouver area over the next two years.
Green caskets fill growing market
Scott Crane of Lostine is launching a green casket business that he hopes will bring 20-40 jobs in Wallowa County in the next two years.