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Two Macy’s Stores and One Kohl’s Outlet Will Close in Oregon Within the Next Few Months
Oregon is losing two Macy’s stores and a branch of Kohl’s this year.
Macy’s in Hillsboro and Salem Will Close
The two Macy’s stores closing doors are The Streets of Tanasbourne at 2055 NE Allie Avenue in Hillsboro and the Salem…
Oregon OSHA Withdraws All but One of its Safety Citations Against Amazon
An ongoing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into safety practices at the Amazon operations network has been withdrawn, apart from one ergonomic citation.
This Ends Investigation Ongoing Since…
Camping World Settlement: Attorney General Says This is Not How Oregonians Deserve to be Treated
This is not how Oregonians deserve to be treated, said Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum when she announced a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a national dealer of recreational vehicles (RVs) with multiple locations throughout the…
Oregon DOT Awards Contracts for the Repair and Upgrade of EV Charging Stations
In line with Oregon’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded contracts for repair and upgraded public fast-charging EV stations in six locations around…
Oregon Entrepreneurs Awarded $907,500 In Seed Funding
The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has awarded 39 grants to a broad range of thriving entrepreneurs across the state as part of the OCF Seed Economic Development program. $907,500 was awarded this year.
Oregon Community…
Nike and NFL Cement Partnership for a Further 10 Years Through to 2038
Nike has announced that its contract with the NFL has been extended for another 10 years, taking it through to 2038.
Collaboration Described as Strong and Successful
Nike's President and CEO, Elliott Hill, described the…
Oregon Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal
A court action brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the states of Oregon, Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia against Kroger company and Albertsons companies…
Recycling Program Will Hold Oregon Waste Packaging Businesses Accountable
Oregon will launch a recycling program in July that will make businesses financially accountable for the packaging waste they produce.
Regulations will dictate what materials will be accepted in recycling bins and how much it will cost…
Wells Fargo Lays Off More Than 700 Oregon Employees
Wells Fargo yesterday announced that it is laying off more than 700 Oregon employees.
Affects Workers in Hillsboro and Salem
The decision will cost the jobs of 500 employees in Hillsboro and a further 221 in Salem.
The…
Microchip Production Will Shift to Oregon and Colorado After Closing Arizona Plant
Microchip Technology said on Monday that it will close its factory in Tempe, Arizona, next year. The microchips that were made in the Tempe facility will now be produced at the company’s plants in Oregon and Colorado.
The shutdown in…