PacifiCorp sticking with coal
While Portland General Electric plans to make the switch to shut its Boardman coal plant, PacifiCorp is sticking with coal.
The Coast
NOAA moves to Newport
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is moving its Marine Operations Center from Seattle to Newport this month.
Oregon estate tax changes clear Legislature
House Bill 2541, which would lower taxes for Oregonians who inherit more than $1 million, won final approval in the Legislature.
John Bryson nominated to be next Commerce secretary
John E. Bryson, a graduate of Portland’s Cleveland High School, was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next Commerce secretary.
Exchange bill causes disagreements
Legislation to create a health insurance exchange bill in Oregon by 2014 is pitting business groups against consumer advocates.
Economic downturn means fewer babies
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a national decline in birth rates, with Oregon among the states with the most dramatic drop.
Xerox considers outsourcing Wilsonville jobs
Xerox Corp. is meeting with engineers at five of its sites this week to discuss outsourcing some engineering jobs to an Indian company.
Kicker, capital gains bills hit roadblock
Two Senate bills regarding changes to Oregon’s kicker tax rebates and capital gains taxes have been detoured to a Senate committee.
Oregon wine shipper expands
Oregon Wine Services, the state’s largest wine storage and shipping company, has expanded into Tualatin.
OMFG makes Portland look cool
The three designers behind the Official Manufacturing Company, or OMFG, are responsible for the branding of Portland’s hottest businesses.