Reports say SolarWorld will expand
The Hillsboro-based solar panel factory has plans to ramp up its U.S. manufacturing capacity.
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Oregon natural gas rates to increase in 2015
Northwest Natural will increase overall rates by 3.4% on homes and businesses in the state; Avista will increase by 8.3%.
Portland businesses find paid sick day law problematic
The Bureau of Labor and Industries has received 72 complaints about the ordinance so far.
Salem city council considers Uber’s legality
The transportation service has been operating illegally since July.
Private investment firm purchases two Beaverton corporate parks
Starwood Capital Group bought more than 1.2 million square feet of office and flex space in a $164.1 million deal.
Oregon to test pay-per-mile gas tax option
The Department of Transportation will begin spearheading the trial July 2015 with 5,000 volunteers.
New Goodwill Outlet to open in Northeast Portland
The new 173,000-square foot location will mark the company’s 50th store since 1927.
Jeff Merkley: First U.S. senator to support pot legalization
The Democratic senator announced that he plans to vote for Measure 91, which would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in Oregon.
Oregon agency searches for unlicensed contractors
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board uncovered 60 potential violations at 400 jobs sites in Portland and along the coast.
Centennial Mills redevelopment to cost $115.7M
This is about $38.5 million more than developer Jordan Schnitzer is willing to pay.