Aloha businesses unify
The Aloha Business Association is relaunching after a 12-year hiatus, hoping to revitalize an often-overlooked area.
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Solar with no money down
Oregon homeowners can now go solar with no money down, thanks to a lease program that will install solar panels for low monthly payments.
Portland embraces Target but shuns Walmart
Downtown Portland business owners and shoppers would welcome a Target store, even as they shun Walmart.
Real estate hits lowest levels in decade
Portland-area home prices continue to descend for the third year, and now have reached levels not seen in a decade.
Astoria starts log exports to Asia
Port of Astoria log exports begin this week with a partial shipment to South Korea.
Nike profit flies high
Nike announced a 9 percent profit in the first quarter, and executives are confident the company portfolio has growth potential.
Jacksonville woman buys candy shop on craigslist
Melanie Scofield opened The Candy Shoppe in Jacksonville amid a great tourist season celebrating the town’s 150th anniversary.
Medford airport raises taxi fees 1,000 percent
Jackson County raised taxi fees at the Medford Airport by 1,000%, which is expected to put many people out of business.
Electric car battery maker ReVolt comes to Portland
Norwegian electric car battery maker ReVolt is moving its headquarters to Portland after receiving $6.8 million in loans and tax credits.
Logging extension revives owl debate
Congress’s automatic logging contract extension is stirring up controversy over a planned harvest near Eugene-Springfield.