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Oregon homeowners hope Obama’s new plan will help
Many Oregon homeowners hope President Obama’s Home Affordable Refinance Program will help them keep their homes.
Portland gets first EV fast charging station
Portland’s Hollywood district Fred Meyer is the first in the nation to have one of ECOtality Inc.’s fast-charging electric vehicle stations installed.
Commercial solar dries up along with BETC
With state tax incentives for installing solar energy systems mostly gone, commercial solar companies are being forced to shift their strategies for the Oregon market.
Homeowners’ associations foreclosing on residents
Increasingly, homeowners’ associations are foreclosing on residents unable to pay their fees.
Sustainability Center seeks business partners
The Oregon Sustainability Center attracted two new high-profile partnerships this week with Umpqua Bank and Sanyo/Inspec.
Developers plan Portland gateway project
Gerding Edlen and Melvin Mark have submitted proposals to buy and develop surplus county property at the western end of the Morrison Bridge in Portland.
Agritourism grows
Oregon Country Trails, which encourages urban visitors to spend their money at rural businesses, is expanding into the mid-Willamette Valley.
Kitzhaber announces first job creation plans
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his first plans for creating jobs on Tuesday, starting with energy audits.
Student loan defaults increase
College graduates are increasingly defaulting on their student loans due to high unemployment rates.
