SPJ names Oregon Business best publication
BY OB STAFF
For the third year in a row, Oregon Business magazine has been named the best publication in its category by the Society of Professional Journalists of Oregon and SW Washington.
Powerball jackpot hits new record
Time: Powerball lottery ticket sales hit a record high as the jackpot soared over $550 million.
Portland’s ‘breakeven horizon’ shrinks to 3 years
The rent vs. buy decision is getting closer to “buy” in the Portland area, Zillow says.
Port says Hayden Island price too high
The Port of Portland says the environmental conditions suggested for its West Hayden Island annexation make the marine trade terminals financially undevelopable.
Lake Oswego company releases iPhone microscope
A Lake Oswego company released the first professional microscope for iPhones and iPads, called the ProScope Micro Mobile.
Neil Kelly acquires solar company
Neil Kelly acquired a Portland solar energy installation firm.
Oregon college savings board lifts barrier
Oregon’s college savings board decided to allow investors to set up accounts in both plans for the benefit of one person.
Seniors keep Medford airport afloat
Rogue Valley-Medford International Airport’s sustained passenger traffic rebound can be attributed to the elderly.
Portland startup Meridian sold
Portland mapping startup Meridian was sold to Silicon Valley-based Aruba Networks.
5.1-magnitude quake hits eastern Canada
AP: Earthquakes Canada reports a 5.1-magnitude earthquake just west of Ottawa that was felt as far away as Toronto.