Eugene businessman opens third green auto shop
Eugene businessman George Rode specializes in green auto repair shops, and he has just opened his third location near the University of Oregon.
SoloPower secures North Portland lease
SoloPower Inc. signed a lease for a 225,250 square-foot building in North Portland for a planned $340 million thin-film solar module plant.
Jet Clothing expands, creates Portland jobs
Portland-based Jet Clothing is expanding its in-house production with plans for continued expansion and job creation.
UO calls for sustainable development
The University of Oregon announced a campus development plan calling for net-zero increase in energy use, despite continued construction projects.
Small business loans ramp up in Portland
In the Portland area, small businesses are beginning to borrow more, and banks are approving larger applications.
PSU student invents bicycle safety device
PSU mechanical engineering student Jack O’Neal hopes his new invention will help bicyclists in Portland stay safe while following the rules of the road.
IDT sells Hillsboro chip factory
Integrated Device Technology has a deal to sell its Hillsboro computer chip factory to a Bermuda company for $26 million.
TriMet fare hike begins this week
TriMet fares are raising on September 1, along with increased trips on 10 bus lines and a new “rolling” 30-day pass.
Lane Transit gives students free bus passes
Lane Transit District is providing free bus passes in September to students in grades 6 through 12, over concern about loss of BETC funding for a similar program.
Rogue ice cream sellers annoy legitimate vendors
Ice cream sellers who pedal their bicycles around Portland parks without city permits are annoying legitimate vendors.