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Jaguar Land Rover to Invest $180M in Portland for Next-Gen Self-Driving Tech
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced plans to invest $180m into its Portland, Oregon, engineering facility yesterday. The funds are intended as part of the carmaker's global drive to join next-generation connectivity and…
Oregon Wine Industry Sees First Sales Drop in a Decade Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
The University of Oregon's annual Vineyard and Winery Census confirmed a national decline in wine demand, with a drop of 2.6% in wine sales in 2023 from the previous year- the first drop in a decade.
Oregon Wine Industry Facing…
Biggest Job Losses in Oregon Last Month Were in Semiconductor and Electronic Manufacturing
Cutbacks in the semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing industries were responsible for the highest number of job losses in Oregon in December.
Cutbacks in these two industries numbered 1,500, according to a news release…
Analog Devices Portland Factories Awarded $105 Million In CHIPS Act Funding
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Commerce Department announced yesterday that Analog Devices Inc. will receive $105 million in the latest round of federal CHIPS Act awards. The funds are earmarked to upgrade Analog’s factories in the suburbs around…
$53 Million CHIPS Act Funding Awarded To HP For Oregon Research & Manufacturing
On Monday, the Biden Administration confirmed a $53 million award under the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) Act to HP Inc. to expand research and manufacturing in Corvallis.
HP Oregon Gets $53…
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Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into safety practices at the Amazon operations network has been withdrawn, apart from one ergonomic citation.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…