Oregon energy loans under scrutiny
State Sen. Richard Devlin wants the Legislature to investigate a popular state loan program that made a series of bad loans.
Year: 2013
Pacific University partners with Zipcar
Pacific University is partnering with Zipcar to offer a campus car-sharing program.
Eugene-based Excalibur Cutlery and Gifts closing all stores
Excalibur Cutlery & Gifts lost its lease at Washington Square after 30 years, leading the company to file or bankruptcy.
Blizzard takes aim at northeast
Reuters: The northeastern United States braced for a possibly historic blizzard that could drop up to three feet of snow over the weekend.
HP cracks down on student labor in factories
Financial Times: Hewlett-Packard has issued new guidelines to its Chinese suppliers aimed at reducing the long hours worked by temporary student workers.
Slower-growing Apple sparks investor ire
The Wall Street Journal: Solid returns no longer satisfy investors in Apple Inc. A hedge fund manager is suing the company to try to boost shareholder returns with some of the $137 billion in cash it’s sitting on.
Higher payroll taxes could be affecting broader economy
New York Times: The sharp increase in payroll taxes that went into effect in January could be causing the broader economy to suffer.
Nike came close to building outside of Oregon
Nike considered expanding outside of Oregon just days before Gov. Kitzhaber announced the company’s in-state expansion, according to emails released by the state.
SolarWorld will survive, CEO says
SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck says SolarWorld will survive its fiscal crisis that dropped share prices by 31% in a day.
Ending Saturday mail delivery could affect vote-by-mail
Oregon voters wouldn’t have as much time with their ballots if the Postal Service eliminates Saturday mail delivery.