Oregon wine industry reports record sales and production figures
Oregon’s wine industry outpaced the rest of the U.S. in sales growth in 2011.
Oregon Zoo plans to double elephant population
The Oregon Zoo plans to more than double its elephant population in the next decade, and keep a second herd at a planned offsite reserve.
Farmigo to launch online Portland farmers market
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Farmigo plans to launch an online farmers market service in Portland.
Liquor sales along the Washington border up 33 percent
Sales at OLCC stores along the Washington border have jumped 33% from June through October compared to last year.
Northwest grain terminal talks resume
Pacific Northwest grain terminal companies and longshoremen have resumed contract talks with a federal mediator to avert a lockout.
Salem-Keizer vet makes house calls
A new mobile veterinary practice Rolling Vet in Salem-Keizer heads to clients’ homes for pet examinations.
Redbox launches instant streaming plan
Redbox is launching an instant streaming plan to challenge Netflix.
Pope blesses followers with his first tweet
CNet: Appearing just a few hours ago, the tweet by Benedict VI has so far picked up 37,489 retweets and been tagged as a favorite by 12,225 people.
3 dead at Clackamas mall shooting
Oregonian: As up to 10,000 shoppers strolled amid holiday decorations and background Christmas carols, the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall erupted into a scene of horror Tuesday, when a masked gunman raced inside the mall and began firing dozens of shots.
It’s time to take stock as the year ends
Part of your end-of-year routine should be to take stock. What did you learn in 2012? How will you make 2013 better? This is a form of benchmarking. Comparing yourself to yourself, and to others, and looking for ways to do better. Leadership expert Tom Cox tells you how to do it.