Oregon foreclosures increase 236 percent
Oregon foreclosure filings jumped 236% in April, from 1,100 to 3,700.
Economic development
MERS foreclosure fix dies in House committee
An effort by the financial services industry to waive mortgage recording requirements in most foreclosures died in an Oregon House committee.
EV fast-chargers coming to I-5
Electric car fast-charging stations will be installed along Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon.
Investment will help Stumptown Coffee expand
A new investment will help Stumptown Coffee Roasters expand into new markets, but the company hasn’t sold.
Eileen Brady announces bid for Portland mayor
Eileen Brady, co-founder of New Seasons Market, formally announced her 2012 bid for Portland mayor.
Amy’s Kitchen to expand in Southern Oregon
California-based organic frozen food maker Amy’s Kitchen plans to construct a 130,000-square-foot warehouse and freezer unit in White City.
Economic downturn means fewer babies
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a national decline in birth rates, with Oregon among the states with the most dramatic drop.
Senate approves kicker change
The Oregon Legislature has approved a change in kicker tax rebates with House Bill 3543.
Sustainability Center seeks business partners
The Oregon Sustainability Center attracted two new high-profile partnerships this week with Umpqua Bank and Sanyo/Inspec.
Ron Tonkin appeals to younger buyers with zombies
The Tonkin Family of Dealerships is targeting Gen Y buyers with a new ad campaign featuring zombies.