Kodak files for bankruptcy
Eastman Kodak filed for long-expected Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
2011 was worst year for home construction
Although new home construction showed a slight improvement in December, 2011 was still the worst year on record for single-family home construction.
New LGBTQ magazine to start up
A Michael Pollan-esque summation of the business model for PQ Monthly, the new monthly LGBTQ magazine debuting in mid-February, might be: mostly online, some print, engage readers.
Verizon Wireless, Comcast to team up in Portland
A new sales partnership between Verizon Wireless and Comcast will be tested in Portland and Seattle.
Oregon taxpayers must bail out renewable energy fund
Oregon taxpayers will have to bail out a state fund that made bad loans to risky renewable energy projects.
Coal companies want to export through Port of St. Helens
Two big coal companies are proposing to export through the Port of St. Helens to help fill China’s rising demand for coal.
Grass seed industry reaches out
Oregon’s grass seed industry has launched a campaign to market real grass lawns to consumers.
Giant cane could power Boardman plant
Bamboo-like grass Arundo donax is a possible biofuel alternative to coal being burned at Portland General Electric’s Boardman power plant.
Eugene Airport has record year
The Eugene Airport experienced a record year of passengers as more people decided to fly rather than drive to Portland.
Aqua Glass to close
Aqua Glass Corp. plans to close its manufacturing plant in Klamath Falls, citing declines in new construction.