Mike Rogoway

A report from Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, finds its semiconductor industry is declining and could face “long-term stagnation” for reasons including lacking homegrown talent.

An Intel employee fired a year ago sued this week, alleging the company dismissed him for not returning to the office even though it had previously OK'd remote work to accommodate a disability.

Shares in Camas-based laser manufacturer nLight jumped 28% Thursday after the company won a federal contract worth $44 million initially, and up to $627 million in years to come.

There were 6,000 more closures than new establishments in the first nine months of 2025, a break from historical trends.

The state's semiconductor employment is at a 30-year low. The federal money could help turn things around.

Oregon has an Office of Outdoor Recreation in 2017, but the director’s job has been vacant for more than three years.

Mike Rogoway, oregonlive.com Intel told employees in its data center group that it plans a fresh round of job cuts.

| Salem technology company Agility Robotics plans a major expansion near Silicon Valley, opening a large software development office northeast of San Jose.

The chipmaker said it's the company's strongest growth in more than 15 years.

Intel claimed its strongest revenue growth in 15 years Thursday, with quarterly sales climbing above $16 billion for the first time since 2022.