Indicators point to slow economic growth
Leading economic indicators rose .2% in September, signaling only modest economic growth.
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ON Semiconductor shares plunge
ON Semiconductor Corp. shares are down almost 16% after flooding in Thailand severely damaged operations.
Southern Oregon EV charging stations opening soon
Eight electric vehicle charging stations between Ashland and Cottage Grove will open in the next few weeks.
Economy forces nursery out of business
The popular Oregon Coast Garden Center closed last month after 52 years of business.
Oregon venture capital reaches highest level since dot-com era
Oregon entrepreneurs raked in $109.7 million in venture capital fundraising in the third quarter, the biggest quarter in more than a decade.
Oregon farmers launch program to end hunger
Farmers Ending Hunger, an Oregon nonprofit, launched a new effort to harvest, process, store and distribute fresh food donated by family farms.
Portland prepares for bag ban
Portland merchants are preparing for the city’s plastic bag ban to take effect Saturday.
Oregon unemployment benefits delayed
A glitch in the Oregon Employment Department’s processing system means unemployment benefits will be delayed one day for many Oregonians.
Oregon winery gets solar energy farm
King Estate, Oregon’s largest winery, is constructing a $5-6 million solar power system on its 1,033-acre location southwest of Eugene.
Food pantries struggle to meet demand
Oregon food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand while statewide unemployment hovers around 10% and the state leads the nation in childhood hunger.