Kitzhaber names former Republican lawmaker to OLCC
Gov. John Kitzhaber has offered up former Republican lawmaker Rob Patridge to be the newest Oregon Liquor Control Commission member, part of an effort to get rid of longtime director Steve Pharo.
Feds reduce water temperature with credit trading
Soon, farmers and landowners in the Pacific Northwest could be paid to plant shade trees in watersheds.
Mentor Graphics’ sales climb
Wilsonville-based Mentor Graphics’ profits topped its forecast quarterly sales target.
Nontribal casino plans unveiled
Developers unveiled details about their plans to build Oregon’s first nontribal casino.
Nike stands behind Lance Armstrong
Nike remains in support of Lance Armstrong even as he is stripped of his Tour de France titles, choosing not to fight charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
Demand less, become more effective
The effective CEO recruits for strength where she herself is weak, in order to round out a diverse team. However it’s not enough to let leaders play to their natural strengths — each leader needs to encapsulate “just enough” of both capabilities.
Clackamas approves light rail agreement
Clackamas County commissioners approved a $22.6 million settlement agreement with TriMet to pay for the controversial Portland-Milwaukie light rail extension.
Oregon has most brewery jobs
Oregon may have surpassed Vermont in having the most breweries per capita, according to a new report.
Albany gets $4.75M in wastewater deal
Albany will receive $4.75 million to fix a problem at its wastewater treatment plant.
Oregon considers new bonds
Oregon officials are studying a new type of bond known as social impact bonds.