1 in 4 Oregonians employed part-time
In 2012 one-quarter of employed Oregonians worked fewer than 35 hours per week.
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Cover Oregon is no longer last
The state is third from last in the nation when it comes to private health insurance enrollments.
Tech outposts seek space in Portland
More high-tech companies are looking for prime office space downtown.
Cover Oregon remains offline
The state’s online enrollment system is unusable more than three months after proposed launch date.
PDC to fund new grocery store despite gentrification concerns
The Portland Development Commission will fund the construction of a Trader Joe’s in Northeast Portland after acknowledging the Portland African American Leadership Forum’s request to delay construction.
Portland teachers resume negotiations
Portland Public Schools and the teachers’ union continued contract discussions this morning.
OLCC says ballot initiative will not lower booze prices
Oregon liquor prices are not likely to change if the system is privatized.
Oregon courts recovering from economic downturn
Chief Justice Thomas Balmer said Oregon’s courts are restoring spending and staffing in their current budget.
Oregon treasurer skeptical of CRC financing
Ted Wheeler says Columbia River Crossing project lacks specifics regarding toll payments from Washington drivers.
State delays LNG proposal
Oregon officials have postponed the decision to place a liquified natural gas terminal near the mouth of the Columbia River.