Pietro’s Pizza survives ownership changes
Pietro’s Pizza survived massive changes of growing from a mom-and-pop store to a chain of nearly 80 stores, back to its current three outlets.
Eugene nonprofit introduces children and adults to computer science
Eugene-based nonprofit Thinkersmith offers computer science exposure to both children and adults, increasing future job opportunities for participants.
Mussel harvest ban lifted
Oregon officials lifted a five-month ban on mussel harvesting in southern Oregon.
Privatization hurting small Washington liquor stores
Washington’s liquor privatization is causing small liquor stores to lose business, and not only by walk-in customers who can now buy liquor at grocery stores.
U.S. jobless rate lowest in 4 years
Bloomberg.com: Job growth grew last month as automakers, builders and retailers pushed the unemployment rate to a four-year low.
Heart disease found in mummies
BBC.com: Heart scans of mummies reveal clogged arteries, researchers say.
Real dog fur found in Marc Jacobs ‘faux fur’ coats
NY Daily News: A Humane Society probe found that Marc Jacobs ‘faux fur’ jackets actually contain dog hair.
Mentor Graphics to pay dividends
Mentor Graphics will start paying a quarterly divided.
Eugene tech company going public
Eugene-based brain monitoring equipment maker Electrical Geodesics plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange.
Oregon tries luring California food processors
Oregon economic development specialists are headed to California for the second year, hoping to lure food processing companies north.