Oregonians pay 10 times more for prescription drugs
Oregonians have paid 10 times more for top-selling prescription drugs due to deals between drug manufacturers to delay generics.
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Trellis Earth Products moving manufacturing to U.S.
Wilsonville-based Trellis Earth Products is moving its manufacturing plant from China to Rochester, N.Y.
Portland residents may get electricity rate increases
Portland-area residents will probably pay more for their electricity next year.
Oregon proposes State Park land exchange
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission is considering a land exchange with golf resort developer Mike Keiser.
Lawmakers back gillnetting bill
Oregon lawmakers backed a bill to move commercial gillnet fishers off the Columbia River.
Oregon banks report profit increases
Florence-based Siuslaw Financial Group and Eugene-based Summit Bank announced double-digit profit increases.
Washington County gets breastmilk bank
The Northwest Mothers Milk Bank celebrated its grand opening in Washington County this week.
Portland tests alternative fuel vehicles
Portland is becoming a testing ground for alternative fuel vehicles thanks to a commitment Oregon made to support rechargeable electric vehicles under former Gov. Ted Kulongoski.
Oregon economy continues to improve
Oregon economic activity strengthened in May, according the the University of Oregon’s latest Index of Economic Indicators.
SoloPower defaults on $10M state loan
SoloPower defaulted on a $10 million state loan, state officials say.