Lawmakers prepare for budget cuts
The extent of state budget cuts will become apparent this week when economists tell the Legislature how much tax money they think Oregon will collect.
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Portland considers putting more money in local banks
The Portland City Council is considering investing part of the city’s tax dollars in local credit unions and banks.
Tillamook lays off packaging employees
The Tillamook Cheese Factory laid off 47 workers from its packaging department.
Eugene entrepreneurs power real estate websites
Eugene entrepreneurs Chad Barczak and Jeff Kast provide search features for real estate websites nationwide.
PDX to get more flights to East Coast
Oregon airports will soon get money from the federal aviation bill, opening up more flights from PDX to the East Coast.
Super Bowl Sunday sales draw shoppers
Chains and local retailers enticed consumers on Super Bowl Sunday with discounts and special events.
Oregon agrees to not charge Facebook extra taxes
Gov. John Kitzhaber reached an agreement with Facebook officials to not give the company’s Prineville data center a special assessment that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Wash. considers making Oregonians pay sales tax
Washington lawmakers are considering a plan to make Oregonians who shop in the state pay sales tax.
PBA offers Cuba trip
The Portland Business Alliance is offering members an opportunity to visit Cuba.
Portland bedbug infestation continues
Homeless shelters, hotels, and college dorms are among the Portland beds hard-hit by an ongoing bedbug infestation.