Eugene site considered for homeless settlement
A Eugene city parcel on North Garfield Street is the leading site for a potential homeless village.
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More bosses sending partisan emails
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has allowed business leaders to go further in urging their employees to vote a particular way.
Vestas closing three U.S. research centers
Vestas is closing its three primary research and development operations in the U.S. by the end of the second quarter.
Jail cutting 35 more beds
Lane County jail is cutting 35 more beds because of an unanticipated reduction in federal prisoners at the lockup.
‘Solarize’ program leads to new business models
Portland’s former Solarize pilot is leading to new approaches to buying solar and running solar businesses.
Studded tires now legal in Oregon
Studded tires are now legal on Oregon roadways, from Nov. 1 to April 1.
W+K produces Sony ad featuring James Bond
Portland advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy unveiled a new commercial for Sony featuring James Bond, to coincide with the release of the new 007 movie, “Skyfall.”
Carmakers report gains despite Sandy
Major automakers are reporting sales increases for October despite losing three dales of sales to Sandy.
Jobless claims fall
Applications for unemployment benefits fell 9,000 to 363,000 in the U.S. last week.
U.S. added 158,000 jobs
U.S. businesses added 158,000 jobs in October, according to payroll provider ADP.