Reuters: Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer is not the right leader for the world’s largest software company but holds his grip on it by systematically forcing out any rising manager who challenges his authority, claims a former senior executive.
Los Angeles Times: Southwest Airlines introduced an early-boarding option for a $40 fee, which would guarantee passengers would be one of the first 15 on the plane.
The 21-member Oregon Passenger Rail Leadership Council is studying routes for high-speed rail travel in Oregon.
Portland-area home values increased 7.7% in 2012, according to real estate website Zillow.
Former New Seasons Market CEO Lisa Sedlar says her new Green Zebra Grocery stores will open in the fall.
The Nike+ Accelerator program is looking to host 10 companies for a three-month startup accelerator.
Eugene entrepreneur Jim Hill invented a tool to speed up the chore of cleaning grout, called the Grout Gator.
EasyStreet Online Services is taking over the operations of Vancouver-based Infinity Internet.
Hillsboro Aviation is expanding to the Prineville-Crook County Airport to conduct flight school classes in rainy winter weather.
Every dollar a city invests in trees returns $2.70 in benefits, according to research by the U.S. Forest Service.