News

The Insurance Division approved a 2.2% rate increase for small employers who have coverage through Providence Health Plans.

Southwest Airlines will launch Portland’s first nonstop service to Austin June 3.

Xerox is introducing two new solid-ink color printers, designed by the company’s team in Wilsonville. 

Science facilities have many sustainable design challenges considered hard to overcome, but the University of Oregon’s Lewis Integrative Science Building is working to change that.

ZeaChem formally announced construction of the final phase of its Boardman demonstration ethanol production plant.

U.S. auto sales climbed 6% in March, boosted by the appeal of small cars.

U.S. student loan debt has surpassed credit card and auto-loan debt, reaching over $1 trillion.

The Portland City Council is considering a contract to market its public toilets to other cities.

Pacific Seafood has settled a class action antitrust case filed by coastal fishermen, and the decision now awaits a judge’s approval.

Coburg city leaders are considering implementing an enterprise zone to lure businesses through tax breaks.