Portlanders struggle with tough rental market
Portlanders pay a steep price in the nation’s toughest rental market. Only 3 percent of apartments here are vacant at any given time—half as many as were available three years ago.
PDX incomes, recovery continue to lag nation
Portland-area incomes fell faster and farther during the recession than national per capita income. Incomes here continue to lag the national average as well as similar cities.
Regulators halt PacifiCorp energy plan
PacifiCorp’s multibillion-dollar plan to meet customers’ energy needs over the next two decades has hit a serious roadblock.
Jackson County home prices slip downward
Real estate transactions in Jackson County are running nearly even with last year, but prices continued to edge downward during the last three months.
Non-tribal casino plan resurfaces
Backers of an attempt to create the state’s first non-tribal casino and entertainment complex may try their luck again at the next election.
On the scene: keeping afloat in a sea of mobile trends
Mobile advertising has hit an all-time high, and apps have exploded in the U.S. and globally. What should a business do to keep up? Web editor Emma Hall finds a few answers at a recent Innovation in Motion panel.
BofA agrees to $315 million settlement in mortgage investment case
Bank of America has agreed to pay $315 million to settle claims by investors that they were misled about mortgage-backed investments sold by its Merrill Lynch unit.
Erickson Air-Crane moves forward with IPO plans
Erickson Air-Crane reaffirms its initial public offering efforts more than 18 months after saying it hoped to raise $75 million from investors.
Salem looks at expanding airport capacity to boost business
Salem might expand the runway at Salem Municipal Airport to allow for larger lans with more cargo, and boost business.
Central Point truck firm idled by Florida owner
The Florida firm that acquired Cross Creek Trucking in Central Point earlier this year has basically shut down operations.