Oregon wildfires prompt state of emergency
Gov. John Kitzhaber has declared a state of emergency; the Oregon National Guard will respond to wildfires burning across the state.
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Capitol Auto recognized in ‘top 100 dealers to work for’
Salem’s Capitol Auto Group was named one of the top 10 dealerships for employees in the United States and Canada by Automotive News magazine.
Intel shares at a 10-year high
The chipmaker’s Q2 results show that sales jumped 8% from last year, Intel’s fastest growth since 2011.
Oregon timber harvest up 12%
The state’s timber harvest topped 4 billion board feet last year.
Open primary measure qualifies for November ballot
The initiative would create a nonpartisan primary election process; all candidates from all parties would appear on a single ballot.
Now is the time to buy a Portland business
According to BizBuySell.com, the median asking price for Portland-area businesses has dropped by 14% in the past year.
Taxpayer forgotten refunds pile up
More than 1,000 Oregon taxpayers have not cashed their refund check.
Portland startup raises $1.5M to make drone-friendly skies
Skyward aims to connect drone operators to regulators and insurance companies to ensure the tiny planes and helicopters are playing by an emerging set of rules.
NW Portland New Seasons project gets new leadership team
Capstone Partners is joining Cairn Pacific LLC to complete Slabtown Marketplace, a $46 million, LEED-designed project.
Eight companies start in Eugene business accelerator
The accelerator, a 12-week mentorship and business development program, is part of the state-backed economic development initiative called RAIN — Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network.