The sell-out state
The spate of recent buyouts of Oregon companies underscores its primary role in the M&A landscape as a shopping mart for large, out-of-state firms.
Powerlist: MBA programs
This month’s Powerlist ranks Oregon MBA programs by total enrollment in the 2011-12 school year.
Powerlist: Colleges and universities
This month’s Powerlist ranks Oregon colleges and universities by total enrollment in the 2011-12 school year.
Smart grapes
Pinot noir enthusiasts have another reason to rave about their beloved red wine: The grapes of the famous cultivar may be a little bit smarter than some other varieties.
Unemployment drops below 9 percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped below 9% in December for the first time in three years.
OSU has $2B economic impact
Oregon State University has a $2 billion economic impact on the state, President Ed Ray said.
Environmental groups target Coos Bay terminal
Environmental groups are appealing a state dredging permit to try to stop a coal and LNG terminal in the Port of Coos Bay.
Trellis Earth close to IPO
Trellis Earth Products hopes to start selling shares next month, to become Oregon’s first IPO in over seven years.
Wind farm asks for permission to harm eagles
West Butte Wind Power is the first wind farm in the country to ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if it can harm Golden Eagles.
Portland to change utility bills
The Portland Water Bureau plans to switch to billing monthly for water and sewer, instead of every quarter.