Cover Oregon hiring 400 to process paper applications
Cover Oregon will hire 400 temporary workers to process paper applications while its website is being fixed.
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Evergreen Airlines closing down
Evergreen International Airlines will be closing effective Nov. 29.
Economy adds 204,000 jobs in October
The U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs in October, higher than expected.
Portland City Club criticizes property tax
The City Club of Portland released a report calling on Oregonians to repeal three ballot measures that it says turned the state’s property tax into a “Frankentax.”
Food distributor closing Gresham warehouse
Arizona-based Systems Services of America is closing its Gresham warehouse in February and will lay off its 78 employees.
Keen introduces first clothing line
Portland-based Keen footwear launched a clothing line last week.
Ochoco Arms wins VC funding
Prineville-based Ochoco Arms CEO Sam Lambert designed a multi-laser shotgun sighting system, winning the $10,000 prize at the Bend Venture Conference.
Neighbors oppose Tualatin composting plans
Tualatin-based Grimm’s Fuel Company faced opposition from neighbors when it sought to renew its solid waste disposal permit last week.
Brammo sets 2015 IPO goal
Talent-based electric motorcycle company Brammo is looking to go public by the middle of 2015.
Oregon works on industrial hemp rules
A committee of agricultural experts and state policy officials has been selected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to work on industrial hemp rules.