US Airways and unions representing employees of the bankrupt American Airlines are pushing for a merger between the two airline companies.

Starbucks is replacing the cochineal beetle coloring of its Strawberry Frappuccinos with tomato-based extract in response to a recent public relations uproar.

Portland-area apartment vacancy grew to 3.72% in the last year, but rents climbed 3% in the same period. 

Online education startup Treehouse has raised $4.75 million in investment backing and is moving its headquarters to Portland from Florida.

Medford airport landing fees have been reduced to make the airport more competitive to attract new business.

The craft beer scene has brought a new market of female beer brewers and beer consumers.

Wilsonville-based veggie burger maker Chez Gourmet from Marie placed first at the Angel Oregon investors conference, landing a $250,000 investment.

Umpqua Holdings reported an 89% increase in profits in the first quarter of this year compared to last year.

The Sustainable Jail Project has made a big shift in the past couple years to ease the Multnomah County jails’ environmental impact.

Unemployment applications have started to tick up, suggesting hiring is slowing.