Nike sends mixed signals on expansion
Nike executives continue to send mixed signals on whether the company plans to expand in Portland or Washington County.
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Proposed Sherwood budget would cut jobs for third straight year
Sherwood City Manager Joe Gall’s proposed budget eliminates two positions and reduces the general fund.
Intel CEO search enters 22nd week
Intel is still looking for a replacement for CEO Paul Otellini 22 weeks after news of his impending retirement in May.
Store owners on front lines of gun debate
After the gun deaths in Connecticut, sales have risen at stores selling firearms.
Oregon a finalist for ‘Azalea’ factory
State lawmakers confirmed that Oregon is a finalist for an electronics factory that would invest $5B in the state and employ 1,000.
Feds recommend removing Klamath River dams
The federal government recommended that all four hydroelectric dams be removed from the Klamath River in Oregon and California to help with salmon runs.
Nike executives meet with Portland city commissioners
Nike is still considering expanding to Portland, as evidenced by company executives meeting with three of four city commissioners.
Unemployment checks fall
Oregon sent 700,000 fewer unemployment checks in the beginning of 2013 compared to a year ago.
PERS cuts fast-tracked
A Democratic plan to cut PERS could reach Gov. John Kitzhaber’s desk next week.
Eugene’s Broadway Place sold for $18M
Eugene’s downtown residential and commercial complex, Broadway Place, was sold to an Arizona company for $18 million.