Daimler Trucks adding Portland jobs
Daimler Trucks North America is creating almost 1,400 jobs, 155 of which will be at its Portland plant.
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Oregon foreclosures increase 236 percent
Oregon foreclosure filings jumped 236% in April, from 1,100 to 3,700.
EV fast-chargers coming to I-5
Electric car fast-charging stations will be installed along Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon.
Exchange bill causes disagreements
Legislation to create a health insurance exchange bill in Oregon by 2014 is pitting business groups against consumer advocates.
Wind power to double
Northwest wind farm output will more than double by 2025, according to estimates by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
ODOT construction down
The Oregon Department of Transportation says that after 2012, it will stop receiving federal stimulus money and state bonding, resulting in less highway projects.
Job cuts threaten recovery
The next wave of job cuts is coming in government jobs, threatening Oregon’s economic recovery.
Oregon gas prices hit peak
The price of gas in Oregon has risen to $3.88 a gallon, which experts believe is the peak.
Brammo launches dealership program
Brammo signed a partnership with a motorcycle dealership, the first of what they say could be more than 100 partnerships by the end of the year.
Venture capital continues flowing into Oregon
Oregon venture capital held steady in the first quarter, according to data by the National Venture Capital Association.