Oregon minimum wage raises to $9.10
Oregon’s minimum wage will raise 15 cents per hour to $9.10 beginning Jan. 1.
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Oregon unemployment at 8.1 percent
Oregon added 4,500 jobs in August, and the state unemployment rate hit 8.1%, up slightly from 8% in July.
Portland, Multnomah expected to OK hotel financing
The Portland City Council and the Multnomah County Commission appear ready to approve a financing plan for a publicly backed Convention Center hotel.
Wind farm tax credits questioned
Lawmakers are divided on whether Oregon’s Department of Energy erred in giving $30 million in tax credits to three Eastern Oregon wind farms.
Project Azalea on hold
The electronics factory being chased by New York and Oregon state officials known as “Project Azalea” is on hold.
Oregon City entrepreneur featured on TODAY Show
CTF Enterprises was featured on the TODAY Show for its zipper-mending product FixnZip.
Columbia Sportswear suing heated-coat partner
Columbia Sportswear is suing Hong Kong-based Fibretronic Limited for supplying faulty components for electrically-heated jackets.
Oregon lawmakers consider taxing e-cigs
The Oregon Legislature is considering taxing electronic cigarettes.
Viewpoint Construction Software expands, considers IPO
Portland tech company Viewpoint Construction Software plans to move into new offices next year after a $20 million renovation.
Headquarters Hotel plan heads to Portland City Council
The Portland City Council will consider partnering with Metro on its Headquarters Hotel project.