Deal Watch: OMSI adds millions to the equation
Problem for the day: $2.9 million + X = Y.
Powerlist
Groups tackle immigration
A coalition that includes nursery, restaurant, wine, dairy, wheat and homebuilders associations, the Hispanic Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Oregon Business Association and tourism industry groups has been formed to address growing concerns among business and agriculture interests over immigration issues.
Lessons learned from one of The Best
WHAT DOES IT TAKE to make our list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon for 12 years — the most of any company, ever — and at the same time twice make Fortune magazine’s national list of best companies?
Governor fights federal control of LNG
In February, the scrap over liquefied natural gas terminals in Oregon jumped from being a heated topic on the coast to a major talking point in state politics.
The ongoing debate over immigration
Readers remain divided regarding the benefits and burdens brought by illegal immigrants to Oregon.
Good snowfall blesses resorts
Better-than-average snowfall covered Oregon ski resorts this winter, creating a deep base that bodes well for spring runs.
Next: the human-powered car
In a cartoon car dealership, the Imagine LMV would sit somewhere between the Flintstone-mobile and the Jetsons’ flying space-age sedan.
Housing hits wood jobs
Effects of a slumping housing market and cost of lumber have started showing in the state’s wood-product industry, with dozens of job cuts in central and southern Oregon announced in January.
Banks scramble for solid ground
The recent fortunes of Oregon’s banks brings to mind that Beatles song where Paul pipes, “I have to admit it’s getting better,” and John responds, “It can’t get much worse.”
Street tax goes to voters
Following outcry and fierce lobbying efforts by Portland small businesses, a $460 million road maintenance fee proposed by council member Sam Adams will be decided by voters in November rather than by the city council.