Harry & David’s bankruptcy rattles Medford
With Harry & David restructuring in bankruptcy, Medford residents worry about the effect on their community.
High Five
Critics question Oregon film incentives
State film and television incentives have drawn shows such as “Paranoid Park” and “Leverage,” but critics claim they are a poor way to allocate state money.
Higher fuel costs passed on to shipping customers
Higher fuel costs are not just affecting consumers at the pump, but also being passed on by businesses whose shipping costs have risen.
Salem highlights solar energy
Solar panels on the Salem Conference Center were purposefully placed so that they would be partially viewable from the street.
Forest Grove offers business incentives
The Forest Grove city council approved new business incentives that they hope will attract entrepreneurs away from nearby Beaverton and Hillsboro.
State budget committee recommends deep cuts
The three co-chairs of Oregon’s Ways and Means Committee recommended deep cuts to schools and other programs to deal with the state’s severe budget shortfall.
Oregon paper industry losing to mills overseas
Oregon’s once-booming paper industry is losing out to overseas mills, as more and more recycled paper is being shipped to China.
Agilyx lands $22M
Tigard-based Agilyx Corp. landed $22 million in venture capital for its method of turning waste plastic into crude oil.
Fort George Brewery celebrates new canning line
Fort George Brewery in Astoria celebrated the end of a yearlong, million-dollar project to launch their beers statewide with a special Lager off their new canning line.
SakeOne worries about shipments from Japan
SakeOne President Steve Vuylsteke worries that decimated infrastructure in Japan and radiation concerns will have a negative economic impact on his company.