Eugene luxury hotelier eyes expansion
As other models were ravaged by the recession, high-end hotels thrived.
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Sisters aims to attract more tourists
Winter sports park, convention center among projects under discussion.
Josephine Co. mine, BLM, dispute yields gun-toting protesters
Armed protesters gather outside of Medford BLM office.
Levi Strauss to lay off up to 150 in Eugene
Documents filed with federal agencies indicate company looks to downsize Eugene operation.
Legislators urge governor to block Nestle deal
Nine Oregon lawmakers send a letter to Gov. Kate Brown discouraging a proposed water deal with Nestle.
Deal for chipmaking tools could bode well for struggling Intel
Finally, some encouraging news for Intel.
Portland executives express sustainability concerns
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS: Business leaders think Portland falling behind other cities; pair of wineries earn B-Corp certification; Craft Brew Alliance uses less water, makes more beer.
Tales of a red-hot building market
Two thousand construction jobs were added last year; real estate values drive up Eugene revenue; all-cash offers shake up Portland market; building owners brace for energy reporting rules.
State still vulnerable to hackers, extent unknown
Vulnerabilities identified in an audit conducted three years ago remain unsolved.
House Democrats aiming to slow ‘fast track’ trade proposal
Sen. Ron Wyden and President Barack Obama back the deal, but many liberal lawmakers don’t.