Oregon lawmakers weigh sales tax
Oregon lawmakers are considering a state sales tax, coupled with income tax reductions and other changes.
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8 Oregonians vie for each job opening
The latest Job Vacancy Survey from the Oregon Employment Department shows that for every job opening available this winter, there were eight unemployed Oregonians to fill it.
Oregon considers B corp version
Oregon’s House is considering House Bill 2296, which would create the state’s own version of benefit corporations.
Apple begins hiring for Oregon data center
Apple has begun advertising new job listings for engineers to staff the new Prineville iCloud data center.
Logging communities prepare for life after subsidies
The state legislature is considering bills that would allow Oregon to create its own safety net for rural timber counties instead of relying on diminishing federal subsidies.
Coburg farm plans $3M manure digester
A Washington, D.C. business is proposing to build a $3 million system on a Coburg farm that turns methane gas from cow manure into electricity.
Portland startup Carbon Audio plans new products
After the success of Portland’s Carbon Audio with their first product, the Zooka, the startup plans many new products.
Zoo celebrates Packy’s 51st birthday
The Oregon Zoo celebrated Packy’s 51st birthday this weekend. He is believed to be the oldest male Asian elephant in North America.
Oregon considers motorized mining moratorium
Oregon lawmakers are considering a moratorium on suction-dredge mining.
Henningsen and NORPAC announce new Salem development
Two Oregon food processing companies announced a new development in Salem.