Small business loans ramp up in Portland
In the Portland area, small businesses are beginning to borrow more, and banks are approving larger applications.
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PSU student invents bicycle safety device
PSU mechanical engineering student Jack O’Neal hopes his new invention will help bicyclists in Portland stay safe while following the rules of the road.
TriMet fare hike begins this week
TriMet fares are raising on September 1, along with increased trips on 10 bus lines and a new “rolling” 30-day pass.
Grand jury indicts Portland gold and silver peddler
A federal grand jury indicted Portland-based U.S. Gold & Silver Investments owner Larry Heim in a $1.7 million fraud scheme.
Oregon lawmakers head to China for trade mission
17 Oregon legislators are traveling with their family members to China for a two-week trade and goodwill mission.
Lane County gravel mine causes controversy
A gravel pit north of Cottage Grove is causing conflicts over land use and noise levels.
Call center adds Lane County jobs
Royal Caribbean’s Springfield call center is adding 100 jobs, welcome news in a county with more than 17,000 people out of work.
Mentor Graphics earnings up
Mentor Graphics Corp. beat earnings expectations with a second-quarter profit of $4.3 million.
Oregon gets $16.5M small business credit help
Oregon’s State Small Business Credit Initiative of $16.5 million announced this week doubles the cash on-hand for three funds to help grow small businesses.
PSU installs free EV charging stations
Portland State University opened “Electric Avenue,” featuring seven electric vehicle charging stations from six different manufacturers.