SolarWorld revenue drops 26 percent
SolarWorld revenue fell 26% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period of 2012, but the company’s Hillsboro factory remains a bright spot.
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Oregon tech sector adding jobs
A survey of technology leaders shows that many of Oregon’s tech companies plan to increase hiring over the next year, but still struggle to find talent.
Columbia Sportswear introduces TurboDown
Columbia Sportswear revealed a line of jackets with TurboDown, a material the company calls a more affordable alternative to down insulation.
Many employers don’t know about new Oregon veterans law
A majority of Oregon’s 300,000 veterans work for private employers, and some are unaware of a new law. The law, passed in April, suggests private employers give vets Veterans Day off with or without pay.
Oregon project works to add minority teachers
TeachOregon is helping Oregon school districts hire minority teachers to reflect changing student demographics.
Central Oregon golf courses have odd year
Central Oregon’s golf industry has struggled since 2007, but experienced a modestly successful 2013 season.
Portland getting gigabit internet slowly
The Portland area is getting fiber internet building by building.
Veteran enrollment up at OSU
Oregon State University is enrolling military veterans at a higher rate thanks to new programs aimed at student veterans.
Oregon wildlife sanctuary keeper dies
WildCat Haven Sanctuary head keeper Renee Radziwon-Chapman was killed at the facility near Sherwood.
TriMet to release pedestrian warning system
TriMet is using a $400,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to test audio and visual devices that warn pedestrians of oncoming buses.