Genentech property tax change affects Hillsboro
Genentech successfully appealed its property taxes at its Hillsboro facility, which means the city’s general fund will take a hit.
Year: 2013
Portland chefs nominated for James Beard Awards
Twelve Portland chefs and two restaurants are nominated for James Beard Awards.
Craft3, Goldman Sachs to help rural businesses
Craft3 and Goldman Sachs plan to give out $5.5 million in small business loans in rural Oregon and Washington.
Oregon aims to double STEM college degrees
As part of Oregon’s efforts to double the number of college degrees in science, technology, engineering and math by 2030, The University of Oregon and Arcimoto teamed up to host Lane County educators.
Pepsi vanishes in Thailand
Reuters.com: The day after PepsiCo Inc’s bottling deal in Thailand expired, its partner of 59 years launched its own soft drink that has knocked Pepsi off store shelves.
Deadly winter storm pounds Midwest
Cbsnews.com: Residents from Texas to Wisconsin are digging out from a major snow storm that is being blamed for two deaths and has shuttered airports, and cancelled flights.
Apply for the opportunity to use Google Glass with a tweet
New York Times: Google plans to sell its new eyeglass-like “Google Glass” computers for $1,500 and a compelling tweet.
Facebook plans cold storage in Prineville
Facebook plans to try out a more efficient storage system known as “cold storage” at its Prineville data center. The social network already holds over 240 billion photos, and users add 350 million photos every day.
Underwater mortgage rates fall in Portland
The negative mortgage equity rate fell in Portland, but 28% of all mortgage holders still owe more than their homes are worth, according to a report by Zillow.
OSU engineers test nuclear reactor
Oregon State University engineers will be testing a new nuclear energy technology that they believe can’t melt down.