Harry & David’s reorganization benefits Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon community leaders say Harry & David’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy will give the area a much-needed boost in dire economic times.
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Harry & David to exit bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Inc. has received approval to exit bankruptcy on September 13 at the earliest.
Jeld-Wen appoints president from Onex Corp.
Jeld-Wen Inc. appointed a president from Onex Corp., the Canadian company that is preparing to take control over Oregon’s largest privately held company.
Wood Village casino backers try again
The two Lake Oswego businessmen behind the push for a Wood Village casino last year are trying the idea again.
EV chargers expand from city to country
A $2 million federal stimulus grant will fund 22 new electric vehicle charging stations in smaller cities around the northwestern corner of Oregon.
Veteran Nike designer opens footwear design school
Former Nike and Jordan Brand shoe designer D’Wayne Edwards started The Pensole School of Footwear Design.
PSU installs free EV charging stations
Portland State University opened “Electric Avenue,” featuring seven electric vehicle charging stations from six different manufacturers.
Under- and unemployed figure at 19.6 percent
Oregon’s economy has stalled at about 9.5% unemployment for months, but that number is actually closer to 19.6% when counting underemployed workers.
ODA report shows decline in agency positions
The Oregon Department of Agriculture released a report showing the agency has had a decline of 276 employees from a decade ago.
Oregon forests serve as major carbon sinks
A new study documents that Northwest forests soak up significant amounts of greenhouse gases when left unharvested.