Medford police see uptick in crime during holiday season
The Medford Police Department reports that the period from Black Friday to New Year’s Day has a crime spike.
Happy Valley shop caters to snowboarders, skateboarders and surfers
The owners of Ashland’s Aedion Aesthetic opened a new snow, skate and surfboarding shop in Happy Valley called Akkolade.
Growlers of beer becoming more popular
Growler fills of beer and businesses offering the to-go bottles are becoming more popular in Central Oregon.
Oregon success stories in doing business with Japan
From 1984 to 1996, an entire generation in Japan was introduced to Oregon through Fuji Television’s hugely popular drama, From Oregon with Love (Oregon kara ai). The program, a success on many levels, attracted many Japanese tourists to Oregon. Portland buisnessman Sho Dozono worked with Fuji Television to help facilitate production of this show. On Jan. 17, 2013, he will discuss its role in promoting business and cultural exchanges between Japan and Oregon, as well as share video clips and anecdotes. Read more.
Santa’s evil spy: the Elf on the Shelf
Salon: Once upon a time, long ago in 2005, a lady named Carol Aebersold self-published a book about her innocuous holiday tradition. It was the story of an elf who would appear in your home after Thanksgiving to quietly observe how well the family was behaving, report back to Santa at the North Pole each night and reappear somewhere else in the household the next day. Whimsical! Today, the Elf is a best-selling, full-blown industry. And this writer hates the little creep.
The 9 beers America no longer drinks
24/7 Wall St.: While sales of specialty, craft, and small-market beers have improved dramatically, many of the traditional, full-calorie beers that were once the staples of most breweries have fallen behind.
Business leaders push legislative agenda in Salem
Business gears up for the legislative session with bold ideas to rein in PERS and prison costs as well as a response to the governor’s 10-year energy plan.
The real deal: Jordan Schnitzer’s strategy
The president of Harsch Investment Properties in Portland assesses an industry beset by arrogance.
Oregon handbag designers find success
It’s time for Oregon’s handbag designers to take the spotlight.
Multiple sclerosis therapy enters phase 2
Multiple sclerosis is an immune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.