450 jobs lost as Monaco RV shifts to Indiana
Monaco RVs will quit making big luxury coaches in Oregon, and that means 450 Lane County workers will be out of a job by early next year.
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Warrenton mill back in business with huge upgrade
Hampton Lumber’s Warrenton Mill came back to life this week. Former owner Weyerhaeuser Co. sold the operation to Hampton, who shut the doors for 20 months to make a multi-million dollar upgrade.
Flir Systems lays off 100 workers
Flir Systems Inc. laid off nearly 100 workers this week, including 40 at its Wilsonville operations, blaming uncertainty surrounding the federal budget.
Ashland Gun Club neighbors threaten lawsuit
People living near the Ashland Gun Club are threatening a lawsuit over lead shot, shells and clay target debris accumulating in the ground and water.
Oregon company launches red light avoiding app
A Eugene software company launched a free smartphone app that helps Portland drivers avoid red lights.
Grow Oregon releases action plan
Grow Oregon is a
“pre-startup-phase” effort to build a political advocacy group expanding on the 2011 Oregon Business Plan.
Souk to close at end of July
Souk, a popular for-rent work space in Portland’s Old Town is set to close at the end of July.
Portland doctor makes house calls by bicycle
In true Portland fashion, Dr. Tony Ohotto makes house calls to his patients by bicycle.
Kitzhaber inflates I-5 bridge jobs potential
Gov. John Kitzhaber wants Oregonians to believe he’s creating jobs, and he backs up that claim by promoting his support for the $3.6 billion Interstate 5 bridge project called the Columbia River Crossing. Except it’s not true—not even close.
Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar decision delayed
A decision on the proposed Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar project is delayed until next year so that the project team can address questions and concerns from the public.