Tornado damages commercial buildings in McMinnville
The small twister is one of several spotted in Oregon Thursday afternoon.
Father-son team launch Burlingame Bikes
The Southwest Portland retail and repair shop targets European bikes and accessories.
IMF gives U.S. economy thumbs down
Reuters: Urging repeal of sweeping federal spending cuts, the International Monetary Fund projected weak economic growth in the U.S.
Plans for Klamath Falls biomass plant collapse
Stakeholders were concerned about environmental effects and the possibility that the company would lose federal funding.
Dallas firm acquires Lloyd Center
The buyer, Cypress Equities Real Estate Investment Management, owns retail, residential and mixed-use properties in 20 states.
Hillsboro businesses may gain reprieve from weather protection requirements
Downtown Hillsboro merchants may soon have the choice to remove large, obstructive awnings from their storefronts.
Airbus 350 completes maiden flight
BBC: The newest aircraft from European planemaker Airbus has successfully completed its maiden test flight.
Supreme Court rules against human gene patents
The Washington Post: In a unanimous ruling with huge impact on pharmaceutical, medical and agricultural interests, the Supreme Court said that human genes cannot be patented.
Kate Brown ramps up small business
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
Oregon’s Secretary of State weighs in on “a pile of small business bills,” the advantages of helming an administerial rather than enforcement agency and the state’s business-friendly ranking.
PERS uncertainties lead to retirement rush
Public sector retirements are up 54 percent this year as Oregon legislature seeks pension reform.