China targets energy, health industries
China’s government is launching projects to attract private investment in energy and health to boost a slumping economy.
Port of Astoria in financial trouble
A recent audit on the Port of Astoria shows major financial troubles, compounded by a slowdown in log exports.
Ranchers struggling after wildfires
Oregon ranchers who lost grazing land to recent wildfires are struggling to feed their cattle this summer.
Ted Wheeler calls for PERS changes
Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler endorsed changes to the state’s Public Employees Retirement System.
Natural gas rates fall
Oregon homeowners can expect a reduction in natural gas rates this fall and winter.
Beaverton embraces composting
A new Beaverton program will send food scraps to a compost facility instead of a landfill, as part of a wider Portland-area shift.
Adidas releases adizero Primeknit
A day before the Olympic opening ceremonies, Adidas introduced the adizero Primeknit.
Office Depot slims down in Portland
Office Depot has opened its first Pacific Northwest small-format store in its downtown Portland location.
Barge, railcar manufacturer doing well
Gunderson manufactures railcars and oceangoing barges at its plant on the Willamette River.
Creating a more strategic team
CEOs often have senior leaders who don’t “get a seat at the strategy table.” It’s a tremendous lost opportunity, and it’s almost entirely the fault of the CEO. Leadership consultant Tom Cox explains how to fix it.