Lawmakers reach bipartisan agreement on Oregon budget
The three co-chairs of the budget-writing Ways and Means Committee arrived at a bipartisan agreement for Oregon’s next two-year budget.
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Oregon company markets wool insulation
Rainier-based Oregon Shepherd is selling blown-in natural wool insulation to the green building industry.
Harry & David files for bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. District Court of Delaware.
Japan crisis will hurt ON Semiconductor revenue
ON Semiconductor said its six factories in Japan made it through the earthquake with minimal damage, but infrastructure problems will disrupt operations.
Fred Meyer to add EV charging stations
This summer, six Portland-area Fred Meyer stores will add electric vehicle charging stations in a partnership with Ecotality.
Developers plan Portland gateway project
Gerding Edlen and Melvin Mark have submitted proposals to buy and develop surplus county property at the western end of the Morrison Bridge in Portland.
Obama’s Intel visit to be streamed live by White House
President Barack Obama’s visit to Hillsboro on Friday morning will be streamed live on the White House website.
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.