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"Make no mistake, if the U.S. and nationwide economy goes into recession, it will drag Oregon down with it."

Oregon’s state universities are embarking on what’s believed to be the state’s largest solar energy project, an effort that will eventually bring solar arrays to all seven campuses in the Oregon University System.

Hats by Montana Peaks have even made it to the big screen. Sissy Spacek wore one in "Streets of Laredo" and so did Paul Gross in the Canadian Western "Gunless."

Oregon companies have raised nearly $75 million in venture capital so far in 2011.

"I’d expected to see growth, even fairly significant growth," said Christian Miller, who conducted the study. "But I was surprised at how strong that growth really was. Given the economy we’ve been through, it’s pretty remarkable."

Intel now employs more Oregonians than any other business.

"With this change, it’s more important than ever for people who care about education to get involved in the election of the next governor."

Over the last three weeks, about 300 Israeli families with an estimated 400 children have come to the area. The parents are part of a five-month training program for Intel’s Israeli employees.

Oregon enjoyed a welcome boost of enthusiasm from venture capitalists last year, with startups attracting nearly twice as much outside investment as they did in 2009, according to new data from the National Venture Capital Association.