Medford pear market stabilizes
Medford’s pear market has stabilized and is poised for a comeback after dropping 28% in production over the past five years.
Nike sends mixed signals on expansion
Nike executives continue to send mixed signals on whether the company plans to expand in Portland or Washington County.
Proposed Sherwood budget would cut jobs for third straight year
Sherwood City Manager Joe Gall’s proposed budget eliminates two positions and reduces the general fund.
Intel CEO search enters 22nd week
Intel is still looking for a replacement for CEO Paul Otellini 22 weeks after news of his impending retirement in May.
Store owners on front lines of gun debate
After the gun deaths in Connecticut, sales have risen at stores selling firearms.
Chelsea Clinton confident mom will make right election choice
CBSnews.com: On the subject of her mother’s potential presidential bid, Chelsea Clinton, the former first daughter, says she just wants her mother to make the ‘right choice for herself.’
Margaret Thatcher dies following stroke
CNN.com: Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a towering figure in postwar British and world politics and the only woman to become British prime minister, has died at the age of 87.
Stop putting people first – put profit first
Strategic execution requires that you stop putting people first (in the wrong way). Profit must come first.
Facebook Home ‘so two years ago,’ Microsoft says
Slash Gear: Microsoft says two years ago they had the same idea as Facebook Home, the company’s new home screen app launcher.
Oregon a finalist for ‘Azalea’ factory
State lawmakers confirmed that Oregon is a finalist for an electronics factory that would invest $5B in the state and employ 1,000.