Washington, Oregon governors support scaled-down CRC
The governors of Oregon and Washington expressed support for a scaled-down, $650 million cheaper Columbia River Crossing.
Year: 2013
Oregon settles with target of probe for $1M
The state of Oregon is paying $1 million to a former Department of Energy official whose career was affected by a botched investigation.
Hillsboro company hauls oil equipment past protesters
Hillsboro-based Omega Morgan is hauling oil equipment to Canada’s controversial oil fields past protesters.
Next wave of gentrification hits East Portland
Gentrification is spreading to East Portland neighborhoods between 82nd Avenue and Interstate 205.
Food-makers settle in East Multnomah County
Food processors are increasingly locating in the area between east Portland and Gresham.
Coos Bay Kmart closing permanently
The Coos Bay Kmart is closing permanently Nov. 8 after 40 years in business.
Coburg seeking old Monaco site tenant
One of Lane County’s biggest economic development projects is getting a public hearing in Coburg next week.
DirectTV launches network for dogs
CNN.com: Dog TV may turn your dog into a canine couch potato.
Henrietta Lacks wins recognition for cell lines
BBC: The family of a US woman whose cells revolutionized medical research have been granted a say over how they are used.
Ruby Receptionists; 10 years of ‘personal connection’
BY BRANDON SAWYER | OB RESEARCH EDITOR
Ruby Receptionists, a Portland company famous for its employee parties, is celebrating 10 years in business with an anniversary party this weekend that founder and CEO, Jill Nelson says, “is going to put all other parties to shame.”