Call for comments on new forest plan
Oregon Congressmen ask for comments on new O&C forest plan creating land trusts for preservation and timber production.
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Small business hiring stalls
Small business hiring stalled for a second month in Oregon in November, despite nationwide job gains.
Cornilles, Bonamici win congressional primaries
Democrat Suzanne Bonamici and Republican Rob Cornilles won their primary elections in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.
New McCormick & Schmick’s owner has big plans
Houston-based restaurant tycoon Tilman Fertitta has big plans for the new restaurant chain he has agreed to buy–Portland’s McCormick & Schmick’s.
Indicators point to slow economic growth
Leading economic indicators rose .2% in September, signaling only modest economic growth.
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.
Integra Telecom’s CEO resigns
Tom Casey, the new CEO of Portland’s Integra Telecom, resigned after just seven months.
Willamette Valley families increasingly depend on emergency food assistance
One of every five families in the mid-Willamette Valley depends on food from an emergency pantry at least once each year.
Jobs are shifting to Portland’s suburbs
Multnomah County lost jobs over the past decade while Washington and Clackamas counties added jobs.
ClearEdge Power raises $13.5M
Hillsboro-based fuel cell manufacturer ClearEdge Power Inc. has raised $13.5 million in equity capital.