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.
School job losses slow Oregon’s economic recovery
The public employment downturn is especially obvious in a loss of K-12 school jobs, which doesn’t bode well for Oregon’s economic recovery.
Social Venture Partners gets new strategy
Social Venture Partners Portland, a venture philanthropy group, is honing its focus on pre-kindergarten education.
Unpaid bills threaten hospitals
A high number of patients unable to pay their bills, combined with general recession woes, is decimating PeaceHealth.