Comcast rolls out X1 box in Portland area
Comcast is debuting a new DVR and set-top box called tie X1 in the Portland area.
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Gov. Kitzhaber aims to reform Oregon’s workforce system
Gov. John Kitzhaber has issued an executive order to reboot the state’s workforce system.
African-Americans, Latinos more optimistic about economic future
African-Americans and Latinos are more likely than whites to believe they can improve their own standard of living, a new analysis shows.
Paint recycling program expands
The Oregon Legislature passed a bill that removed a sunset on the state’s pioneering paint recycling program.
Oregon legislators hope for timber harvest deal
Oregon legislators are optimistic that they can reach a deal on western Oregon timber harvests, after a federal forest bill cleared a major congressional hurdle this week.
Gov. Kitzhaber wants better way to pay for schools
Gov. John Kitzhaber says Oregon’s income tax system is “a crazy way” to pay for schools.
Hillsboro spa abruptly closes
Forever Young Laser Medical Spa shut down abruptly this week, leaving tens of thousands of customers out thousands of dollars each.
Employment claims fall to 5 1/2 year low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest amount since January 2008.
U.S. economy still needs help
The U.S. economy grew at only 1.7% in the April-June quarter.
Japan resumes Oregon wheat imports
Japan agreed to resume importing Oregon soft white wheat two months after genetically modified wheat was found in an Eastern Oregon field.