Plea for federal timber aid approved
The Oregon Senate voted unanimously to ask Congress to renew federal aid to the state’s timber-dependent communities.
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Roseburg Forest Products cuts over 200 jobs
Roseburg Forest Products says it plans to lay off over 200 employees from three Oregon plants.
Harry & David reaches deal to exit bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Inc. reached an agreement with its unsecured creditors, moving closer to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Kicker, capital gains bills hit roadblock
Two Senate bills regarding changes to Oregon’s kicker tax rebates and capital gains taxes have been detoured to a Senate committee.
Oregon wine shipper expands
Oregon Wine Services, the state’s largest wine storage and shipping company, has expanded into Tualatin.
Jeld-Wen sells 39% to Canadian company
Canadian-based Onex Corp. has agreed to purchase 39% of Jeld-Wen, Oregon’s largest private company, for $675 million.
Bill regulates health rate increases
Health insurers will have to alert policy holders when rates increase, under a new bill that passed the Oregon Senate.
Phil Knight appears on Oprah
In a rare interview, Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight appeared on the last season of Oprah Winfrey’s show.
Portland gym generates electricity
At the Green Microgym in Portland, exercisers generate electricity by working out on machines fitted with compact generators.
Governors choose truss bridge
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced their choice of a deck truss bridge to replace the aging I-5 bridge.