Oregon wins $20M grant for green chemistry
The National Science Foundation awarded an Oregon green chemistry center a $20 million grant to develop greener chemical processes.
Drug companies pay Oregon doctors $5.8M
Doctors and other health care providers in Oregon received $5.8 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2009.
SAO names Skip Newberry president
The Software Association of Oregon chose Skip Newberry, Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ economic policy adviser, as its new president.
Chipotle commits to buy-local in Pacific Northwest
Chipotle Mexican Grill has strengthened its commitment to buying local from food suppliers in Oregon and Washington.
Beaverton store specializes in vintage Legos
Beaverton’s Bricks and Minifigs sells used, rare and collectible Lego sets.
Jeld-Wen may default on more than $500 million in debt
Jeld-Wen says its agreement to be taken over by Onex Corp. is on track, despite doubt from market analysts.
SolarWorld CEO rebuffed takeover tries
SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck says he has rebuffed numerous takeover offers that he felt undervalued the company.
State fair attendance increases
Early numbers show a 2.6% increase in Oregon State Fair visitors compared to last year.
Portland documented many concerns about parking manager Ellis McCoy
Portland transportation officials kept a thick file on transgressions by parking manager Ellis McCoy from 2002 to 2009, yet kept him in his role with little punishment.
Tropical storms drive up Oregon gas prices
Hurricanes Irene and Katia, and Tropical Storm Lee, helped drive up Oregon gas prices over the last week to an average of $3.83 a gallon.