Kitzhaber welcomes probe
Gov.-elect John Kitzhaber says he isn’t concerned about taking on a review of allegations that the Oregon Department of Energy improperly gave business to Kitzhaber’s longtime girlfriend Cylvia Hayes.
Portland
Portland costs rise
The cost of living in the Portland region is higher than 84% of all other metropolitan areas.
Powin joins sustainable energy game
Tigard’s Powin Corp. launched a wholly-owned subsidiary that will provide manufacturing services to the renewable energy industry.
Beaverton gets local gift shop
Beaverton’s A&P appliance parts and repair shop gets a makeover that includes locally made gifts and food.
Family business under federal investigation
A Coos Bay family business is under federal investigation for allegedly supplying the military with defective, knock-off products.
University tests solar awnings
A modular solar awning that generates power and light is being tested at the University of Oregon.
Growers want organic hops in organic beer
Northwest organic hop growers are poised to win a legal battle requiring organic beer to use organic hops.
Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital to open in 2012
The final steel beams will be placed on the foundation of the new Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Children’s Hospital this week.
Property taxes increase
Portland-area property owners will see an average two percent increase in their taxes this year.
Popina moves into Pearl
Local swimsuit maker Popina Swimwear is adding a larger store in Portland’s Pearl District next month.