Ideabox partners with Ikea
Salem-based Ideabox will unveil a new green home design inspired by Ikea this month.
Oregon national forests get $6M boost
Two Oregon forests are among the 10 chosen nationally for special funding in an accelerated restoration strategy.
Deadline kills half of Oregon measures
Many bills died by the first major Oregon Legislature deadline this Monday.
Downtown Eugene’s first new hotel in 30 years opens
A high-end boutique hotel opens in downtown Eugene this week, the area’s first new hotel in 30 years.
Albany schools go solar
Eugene-based Energy Wise will install 20 solar power systems on the roof of Albany schools under the Oregon Solar Incentive Program.
Solar turmoil spreads
Solar industry problems are spreading to wafer and ingot manufacturers.
Managing the person who can’t say no
If you’re going to be an effective manager, you need to get results from your people. That means knowing them well enough to manage each of them based on what works for them, says leadership expert Tom Cox.
Typhoon restaurants close for good
The Tigard-based Typhoon restaurant chain permanently closed its five locations this weekend.
Lawmakers prepare for budget cuts
The extent of state budget cuts will become apparent this week when economists tell the Legislature how much tax money they think Oregon will collect.
Portland considers putting more money in local banks
The Portland City Council is considering investing part of the city’s tax dollars in local credit unions and banks.