Proposed Metro budget cuts jobs
Metro’s proposed $389 million 2011-12 budget cuts $40 million and seven jobs.
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Chase to expand in Portland area
JP Morgan Chase plans to open up to 21 new branches in the Portland-Vancouver area over the next two years.
Wilsonville delays SoloPower decision
The Wilsonville City Council voted to delay a decision on a proposed urban renewal district designed to lure SoloPower to the city.
Southwest cancels one PDX flight
Southwest canceled 600 flights this weekend to inspect 79 of its Boeing 737 aircraft, after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Friday.
SakeOne worries about shipments from Japan
SakeOne President Steve Vuylsteke worries that decimated infrastructure in Japan and radiation concerns will have a negative economic impact on his company.
Indent Studios boosts film industry
Portland’s film industry is getting bigger, thanks in part to new facilities like the $2 million Indent Studios.
Illegal downloads rise
Illegal downloading of music and movies is on the rise in Ashland, despite the threat of huge fines.
Intel to pay Nvidia $1.5 B
Intel has settled with Nvidia Corp. over the company’s “chipsets,” and will pay out $1.5 billion.
Affordable housing developer shuts down
One of the largest builders of affordable single-family homes in Oregon, HOST Development, shuts down due to the economy.