Final Malheur Refuge occupiers to surrender
The four remaining armed occupants told officers they would turn themselves in Thursday morning.
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Evraz to close pipe mill, lay off 230
The steel-making pipe facility in North Portland will shutter due to dismal oil and gas markets.
Oregon pension deficit climbs
The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System’s deficit increased by 20 percent.
Gov. Kate Brown announces new director for Business Oregon
Chris Harder will serve as the new director of the state economic development agency, starting March 22.
Newberg millworkers file for federal benefits
After WestRock paper mill announced its closure, workers still wait for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Bloomberg: Oregon has nation’s ‘best-performing’ economy
The state showed improvement in six business, financial and industrial categories.
Senate passes bill to increase capital for small businesses
The bill gives small business more access to grants and loans.
Portland Superfund cleanup to exceed $1B
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plan to cleanup lower Willamette River could cost up to $1.4 billion.
Homelessness: Charlie Hales announces new strategy
The Portland mayor has a new four-part plan to address homelessness.
Is SeaPort the next Moda?
Troubles mount for Portland-based SeaPort Airlines: bankruptcy, a CEO resignation and discontinued Oregon Coast service.