News

Netflix has regained almost as many customers as it lost in 2011 after an unpopular price increase.

Dollar stores have grown into a $56 billion industry, a 43% increase since 1998.

Portland-area unemployment fell to 8.6% in December, the lowest level in three years.

ZeaChem announced a $232.5 million loan guarantee to help finance a planned larger facility in Boardman.

Portland-area foreclosure sales picked up in the third quarter of 2011, due to an increase in short sales.

Clackamas County commissioners are considering ending a subsidy for the Canby ferry service.

Miami-based solar dealer Sun Electronics International says SolarWorld’s trade complaint against China is a ploy to take over the U.S. market.

Leading economic indicators rose .4% in December.

Business is going strong at Springfield’s Skate World at a time when most skating rinks are closing down.

Iberdrola Renewables is laying off 50 employees, including 25 at its headquarters in Portland.