Chinese company sues over blocked wind farm
Chinese-owned Rails Corp., which was blocked by Pres. Obama from buying an Oregon wind farm, is suing the company that owns the project.
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Portland may require paid sick days
Currently, 80% of Portland’s food service workers receive no paid sick days, a fact that may soon change.
Energy Trust to fund $1M solar electric projects
The Energy Trust of Oregon is making up to $1 million of incentives available for large solar electric projects.
DuPont Pioneer expanding in Hermiston
DuPont Pioneer plans to expand its Hermiston plant, doubling the capacity of its corn and hybrid seed processing facility.
Beaverton school unveils solar project
REC Solar and Kenyon Energy finished a three-system solar project for the Beaverton School District.
Portland among worst places to buy a foreclosure
The Portland area is among the worst markets to buy a foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac.
East Oregon water issue breakthrough possible
The effort to develop new water for Umatilla Basin farmers could soon see a breakthrough in a long-standing stalemate between farmers and environmentalists.
Adaptu shutting down
Portland-based StanCorp is shutting down Adaptu, its version of the online money management site Mint.com.
PERS reform could save $4.3B over 20 years
Gov. John Kitzhaber’s PERS cost-of-living plan could save $4.3 billion over 20 years.
Portland to charge for white stag sign usage
Portland city officials are starting to charge for the use of the Old Town Portland Oregon sign.