11/06/2009 IRS: $1.4 million in unclaimed refunds for Oregonians More than $1.4 million in taxpayer refunds was available to Oregonians that were returned due to postal errors, according to the IRS.

11/05/2009 Nike gives KGW sneak peek at new shoe collection A new line of Nike shoes was slated for release on Saturday, but KGW got a sneak peak of the latest N7 collection.

Oregon vineyards report high yields & quality Final numbers are still pending, but the state's vineyards are reporting good yields, volume and quality for 2009.

11/04/2009 First-time jobless claims remain high in Oregon State figures show that enough jobless Oregonians to populate a small city applied for unemployment benefits in October.

11/03/2009

Oregon earns strong credit rating
The Oregon treasurer's office says national credit rating firms are reporting that Oregon remains a safe credit risk at a time when many states are being warned about potential downgrades.

11/02/2009 Oregon Convention Center hosts job fair Job seekers will have a chance to make contact with several large local companies all under the same roof for an employment expo at the Oregon Convention Center Monday.

11/01/2009 Oregon tries to tap into growing solar power demand Uni-Chem, the company that wants to start making solar cells in the Hynix plant in Eugene, is just the latest in a string of foreign companies interested in Oregon.

2 Jeld-Wen resorts cut 27 jobs in Oregon Jeld-Wen Inc. says it has cut 27 jobs at a pair of the resorts it operates in Central Oregon.

10/30/2009 No change for Oregon video lottery retailer payout The Oregon Lottery Commission voted unanimously Friday to maintain compensation rates for video lottery retailers despite claims by education advocates that the bars were being overpaids.

10/29/2009 Fire-risk recalled Ford explodes in McMinnville The 2000 Ford Expedition caught fire about eight hours after it had been parked in front of the home.  Video: Truck explodes

10/28/2009 Portland home prices up slightly in August Home prices in Portland rose just a fraction from July to August, just .3 percent, according to the latest Standard & Poors Case-Shiller index.

10/27/2009 BPA proposes power line for SW Wash. and NW Oregon The Bonneville Power Administration wants to build a new high-voltage power line to serve increasing demand for electricity between Portland and Longview, Wash.

10/28/2009 'Brainiacs' drawn to Portland, other high-tech hubs Census data shows that Portland and Seattle saw large jumps in residents with at least a college degree.

WES repairs done for Wednesday evening commute Wednesday afternoon commuters should find full service back on the WES suburban commuter train.

10/20/2009 About 5% of Qwest Wireless customers in Oregon face deadline Qwest Wireless customers have a matter of hours to switch to Verizon, find a new carrier or else find themselves disconnected.

10/27/2009 Washougal mayor questioned over missing $100,000 A state audit revealed nearly $100,000 was missing from two city-sponsored events, including $53,000 from the Riverfest event and $43,000 from Washougalfest.

Portland investors caught in $200-million tax scheme
Federal authorities say three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a scheme that allowed wealthy people to get tax benefits from investments in thoroughbred horse breeding.

10/26/2009 Woman alleges racial profiling on MAX train A Gresham woman said she watched as federal officers engaged in racial profiling on a MAX train and now the Department of Homeland Security is investigating.

10/25/2009 Columbia Gorge Hotel may have buyer The iconic hotel in the COlumbia River Gorge has struggled financially for more than a year.

10/24/2009 Home resales in West post 5 percent annual gain Home sales surged in the Western region of the country in September as first-time homebuyers rushed to complete their deals before a temporary tax credit expires.

10/23/2009 Business groups cry foul over ballot title for tax vote A business-backed group opposing the Oregon Legislature's $733 million tax increase is pursuing legal action to block what it says are biased ballot titles.

Company to pay $300,000 in back wages to Ore. workers The U.S. Department of Labor says a Texas-based construction company has agreed to pay $300,000 in back wages for federal minimum wage and overtime violations.

10/22/2009 Albany paper plant closing; 270 jobs to be lost The announcement Thursday by Internantional Paper said the Albany plant would close by year's end.

New Pizzicato rises from recycled materials It's about the three R's of recycling, repurposing and reusing. That's how pizza maker Pizzicato sees it. When it came time to open a new store, sustainability along with a slice is now part of the new menu.

Microsoft hopes Vista users make switch to Windows 7 Make sure you buy a copy that's compatible with your PC's microprocessor, either 32 or 64 bit.

Online jobs site Monster holds career fair today
The online careers site Monster was in Portland Thursday to connect would-be employees with contracted businesses and companies.

Alaska Airlines reports profitable 3rd quarter Seattle-based Alaska Airlines said it recorded an $87.6 million third-quarter profit, or $2.46 a share, compared to a net loss a year ago.

10/21/2009 Boeing slashes profit forecast with $1.6B write-down Boeing Co. lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter as hefty charges from its delayed 787 and revamped 747 dragged down results. Those charges also forced the airplane maker to slash this year's profit forecast.

10/20/2009 Comcast to debut cable shows online by year's end Comcast will be the first cable TV operator to unlock online access to a slate of valuable cable shows and movies, aiming to replicate what's available on television.

Alaska Airlines offers 25% off select Portland airfares; today it's Maui Alaska Airlines offered a 25-percent discount on airfare from Portland to Maui on Tuesday as part of a special campaign, "Spontaneous Savings," going on all week.

10/19/2009 Portland unemployment rate jumps in September The unemployment rate in Portland rose to 11.7 percent in September, up from 11.4 percent in August.

10/16/2009 'Scam Jam' helps you avoid home repair cons The term con-man is short for confidence man -- and that's exactly what they do, gain the confidence of victims.

10/15/2009 Giveaway begins as Powells.com turns 15 The world's changed a bit since Michael Powell started selling books online 15 years ago. The City of Books will celebrate its website's birthday over the next two weeks.

First-time homeowner tax credit may get 1-year extension Rep. Kurt Schrader has introduced legislation to extend the first-time homeowner tax credit until September 2010.  More: Race on to buy first house

10/12/2009 Carly Simon sues Starbucks Singer Carly Simon is suing Starbucks Corp. and says the coffee company's now-defunct music venture didn't adequately promote her 2008 album.

10/07/2009 Health reform bill forecast to cut deficit $81 billion The bill would require millions of uninsured Americans to purchase private insurance by 2013 or face penalties up to $750 per family.

10/08/2009 Gold prices hit new highs Economists say it comes at the expense of a continued weak U.S. dollar.

10/07/2009 Viasystems to buy Beaverton's Merix in all-stock deal Viasystems said late Tuesday it will swap each share of Beaverton, Ore.-based Merix for 0.11 of newly issued Viasystems stock.

The Dalles Dam lock closure choking regional economy The continued shutdown of The Dalles Dam lock has left parts of Washington without gasoline and trash piling up in Vancouver, according to the Oregonian.

10/06/2009 Beaverton taxpayers: Baseball a burden, not blessing Taxpayers made themselves known at a City Hall meeting Monday night, calling a proposed $45 million stadium a "field of dreams."  Also: Cashing in on baseball

Oregon retirement system lost $13 billion in '08 The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System felt the pain of investment losses much as everyone else in 2008.

10/05/2009 Last Kasch's garden store closes in West Linn At one time, the company had nine outlets scattered around the metro area. Its West Linn location was the last to go.  Video: End of era

Oregon's unemployed 'on-hold' during phone mess The state's Employment Department hoped to have a phone and computer systems mess untangled by Tuesday.  More: Oregon could lead recovery