Kitzhaber works to keep Hanjin Shipping
Gov. Kitzhaber is trying to get the Port of Portland, unions and employers to work together to keep Hanjin Shipping from abandoning Portland.
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Oregon names 20 ‘worst charities’
The Oregon Department of Justice revealed its annual list of 20 “worst charities” that spend less than 35% of the money they raise on their cause.
World Cup boosts Adidas’ Portland HQ
Adidas’ North American headquarters is buzzing with excitement for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
SE Portland ‘Goat Blocks’ to get apartments, retail
Vancouver-based Killian Pacific intends to construct apartments, retail space, a parking garage and plazas on the Southeast Portland site known for its goats.
Christmas trees boost Oregon ag
Christmas trees are Oregon’s 12th largest agricultural business, ahead of cherries and hazelnuts.
Cover Oregon director on medical leave
Cover Oregon executive director Rocky King stepped down to take medical leave.
Garmin plans Salem expansion
GPS device maker Garmin AT plans to expand its Salem manufacturing facility with the help of state incentives.
Evergreen International Airlines remains open
McMinnville-based Evergreen International Airlines remains operating past its Saturday closing date.
Can Oregon’s poor prosper?
Addressing the problems of the poor is a common theme that serves as a backdrop to issues of family, education, jobs, homelessness, health care and public taxation. Oregon’s most promising approach is its “Prosperity Initiative,” championed by First Lady Cylvia Hayes.
SEIU targeting hospitals
The Service Employees International Union is proposing healthcare cost ballot initiatives in California and Oregon that industry officials say is covering up a union organizing drive.