Power plants are Oregon’s biggest polluters
Electric power plants are Oregon’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Springfield business grew out of economic downturn
A new downtown Springfield retailer grew out of the recession and aims to help people still recovering from the downturn.
Foreclosure filings fall to lowest level since 2007
Foreclosure filings fell 34% nationwide in 2011, to their lowest level since 2007.
PDX coalition launches state’s largest rooftop solar project
A new project of rooftop solar panels in NE Portland will become Oregon’s largest residential solar energy project.
SoloPower, SolarWorld “likely to struggle”
SoloPower and SolarWorld were named among six companies likely to struggle in 2012.
Walmart tries Oregon City again
Walmart is proposing to build a small grocery store in Oregon City, after unsuccessfully trying to build a big box store a decade ago.
More flights to Coos Bay
SeaPort Airlines plans to increase service between North Bend/Coos Bay and Portland during the peak summer travel season.
PDX mayor keeps streetcar plan on track
Although a Lake Oswego councilor blocked plans for a streetcar connection to Portland, Mayor Sam Adams says Portland’s side of the plan is still a go.
Central Oregon businesses embrace biodiesel
Many Central Oregon businesses are turning to biodiesel to ensure their distribution methods are environmentally friendly.
Keen CEO talks up domestic manufacturing at White House
Keen Footwear CEO James Curleigh was part of a group of business leaders who met with President Obama to discuss keeping jobs in America.