Liquor sales along the Washington border up 33 percent
Sales at OLCC stores along the Washington border have jumped 33% from June through October compared to last year.
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Northwest grain terminal talks resume
Pacific Northwest grain terminal companies and longshoremen have resumed contract talks with a federal mediator to avert a lockout.
Salem-Keizer vet makes house calls
A new mobile veterinary practice Rolling Vet in Salem-Keizer heads to clients’ homes for pet examinations.
Redbox launches instant streaming plan
Redbox is launching an instant streaming plan to challenge Netflix.
Oregon recovery sluggish
Oregon’s economy is on track to grow, but the recovery is still sluggish, the latest University of Oregon economic activity index shows.
Mercy Corps wants to expand microfinance reach
Mercy Corps Northwest wants to extend the reach of its microfinance services into rural Oregon.
Holiday crab harvest delayed
The Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season is being delayed through Dec. 30, devastating fishermen that usually count on selling crab for the holiday season.
Oregon health insurance exchange gets conditional approval
The federal government granted conditional approval to six states for health insurance exchange plans, including Oregon.
Eugene considers new fees
The Eugene City Council is exploring flat fees for city residents to help with a $6 million general budget hole for the fiscal year beginning next summer.
Nike plans startup incubator
Nike plans to work with an organization called TechStars to open a technology incubator in Portland that will help entrepreneurs develop technology for Nike+ products.