Location-based apps big at SXSW
Location-based apps, like Portland-based Geoloqi, are the highlight of this year’s SXSW.
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City of Portland wants to be early adopters for local products
Portland Mayor Sam Adams wants city employees to test and give feedback on new locally manufactured products.
Oregon senators want soldiers out of Afghanistan
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden want to move up the timetable for getting U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
Eola Hills sawmill specializes in local products
Zena Forest Products in the Eola Hills near Rickreall specializes in sourcing sustainable hardwoods locally.
Food cart gives released prisoners a second chance
The Streets Food Cart in Eugene is a new nonprofit rehabilitation program for ex-felons.
Nike releases controversial St. Patrick’s Day sneaker
Nike released a seasonal sneaker for St. Patrick’s Day with a controversial name.
Economy adds 227,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added 227,000 jobs in February, but the jobless rate remains unchanged at 8.3%.
Oregon ends 3-month hiring freeze
A three-month hiring freeze has been ended, but Gov. Kitzhaber has implemented a new freeze.
Walmart applies for Hayden Meadows permit
Walmart has applied for a permit to begin work on Hayden Meadows store in Portland.
Helios joins Chinese solar panel complaint
Milwaukee-based Helios Solar Works joined SolarWorld in a trade complaint against Chinese solar imports.