Lenders sidestep foreclosure mediation
Small lending institutions are sidestepping Oregon’s foreclosure mediation law.
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Oregon’s economy sees temporary stall
Oregon’s economy slipped in October, but is expected to get back on track.
New program competes with LEED
A new building rating system known as Green Globes has emerged as a simpler, less expensive alternative to LEED certification.
Portland joins national fast food protest
A downtown Portland rally was a small part of a nationwide campaign for higher wages.
Southern Oregon angel investors seek new businesses
The Southern Oregon Angel Investment Network is looking for its fourth round of promising businesses.
Public-private partnership envisioned at Blue Heron mill
Langley Investment Properties hopes to develop a mixed-use project on the Blue Heron mill site.
Nationwide unemployment rate at five-year low
The U.S. unemployment rate hit a five-year low in November of 7%.
Home sales brisk in Lane County
Despite a typical seasonal lag, sales remained brisk and prices high for Lane County’s residential real estate market.
TriMet board to vote on transfer times
The TriMet board of directors will vote next week on a proposal to extend transfer times past two hours for the first time in 30 years.
Oregon especially hard hit by food stamp cuts
Oregon is one of six states with 20% or more of its population using food stamps.