Damascus nursery files for bankruptcy
Damascus-based Leo Gentry Wholesale Nursery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Jobless claims drop
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in Oregon dropped last week by 3,831, the second-biggest drop in the U.S.
Payroll tax deal reached
Negotiators reached an agreement on legislation to renew a payroll tax cut that will affect 160 million workers.
Eileen Brady says healthcare contributions won’t affect her decisions
Portland mayoral candidate Eileen Brady has received $42,630 from the healthcare industry, but she insists the contributions won’t influence her decisions if elected.
Portland hospitality industry looks strong in 2012
Portland’s hospitality industry powered through the recession, and is looking strong in 2012.
Portland becoming top retail real estate market
Falling vacancy and job gains are pushing Portland into one of the top retail real estate markets nationwide.
Sazerac suing Hood River Distillers
Sazerac is suing Hood River Distillers, alleging that its SinFire Cinnamon Whiskey violates its Fireball Whiskey trademark.
Car-sharing grows at UO
The market for car-sharing services is growing at the University of Oregon, as on other campuses nationwide.
NuScale competes for federal funding
NuScale Power will compete with other small-scale nuclear reactor companies for a $452 million federal grant.
Wind operators oppose BPA proposal
A coalition of wind energy operators sent a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu explaining their opposition to the BPA’s new proposal.