Oregon job market up since January ’13
The state’s unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher at the beginning of the year.
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Right-to-work among 12 ballot measures dropped
Gov. John Kitzhaber announced a deal between Oregon’s public sector unions and the business community.
Russian crisis affects Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear
Turmoil in Ukraine could have significant impacts on Oregon footwear and sports apparel brands.
Portland medical software company raises $15M in funding
Led by a new chief executive, Clinicient bounces back from the Great Recession.
Oregon national parks raised $58.5M in 2012
About 875,000 people visited the state’s national parks, supporting 924 jobs.
Smelt no longer just bait
Pacific smelt are back on the menu at local seafood markets for the first time in more than three years.
Longshore union blasts Gov. Kitzhaber’s request
Gov. John Kitzhaber asked the Port of Portland to seek an independent review of conditions at its container terminal.
Oregon’s oldest tech company gets new CEO
Tech leader Ed Grady was named CEO of Electro Scientific Industries.
Portland mayor plans changes to urban renewal program
Mayor Charlie Hales proposed eliminating the new $169 million urban renewal area around Portland State University.
Growing beer industry keeps people working
The number of permitted breweries in Oregon grew from 149 to 208 in 2013.