2011: Out-of-state workers made up 7% of workforce
In 2011, roughly 98,960 out-of-state commuters flowed into Oregon for work, up 37% from a decade earlier.
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Oregon VA clinic wait times among nation’s longest
New patients at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center often waited five times as long to be seen by primary care physicians.
Oregon looks to add renewable investments to portfolio
State treasurer Ted Wheeler is seeking ways to add more renewable investing options.
PGE building natural-gas fired power plant
Portland General Electric has started construction on the Carty Generating Station in Boardman.
ECONorthwest to expand northwest presence
The Eugene-based economic consulting firm aims to expand into Portland and Seattle markets.
Newport to host wave energy carpet project
Researchers say the project has the potential to convert wave motion into energy.
St. Louis capital group buys Portland tech company
Revelation Global was acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners as part of a drive to add qualitative research assets.
With CRC dead, Bi-State Bridge Coalition ready to step up
A group led by Clark County Republicans hopes to find a new solution to connect Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area.
FEI will close some facilities
Due to recent acquisitions, the Hillsboro-based microscope maker will consolidate some of its plants worldwide.
Salem business owners discuss medical pot
The medical marijuana industry is working to gain acceptance with the capital’s business community.