Lane County gravel mine causes controversy
A gravel pit north of Cottage Grove is causing conflicts over land use and noise levels.
PDC helps small businesses
The Portland Development Commission is focusing on helping minority-owned businesses and businesses in disadvantaged areas.
Heat boosts waterfront businesses
Warmer temperatures meant more customers for Portland waterfront businesses this weekend.
EV chargers expand from city to country
A $2 million federal stimulus grant will fund 22 new electric vehicle charging stations in smaller cities around the northwestern corner of Oregon.
Veteran Nike designer opens footwear design school
Former Nike and Jordan Brand shoe designer D’Wayne Edwards started The Pensole School of Footwear Design.
E. coli outbreak unveils resellers
After investigating a recent E. coli outbreak traced to Oregon-grown strawberries, state agriculture officials discovered that the resale of produce at farmers’ markets is much more prevalent than previously thought.
Call center adds Lane County jobs
Royal Caribbean’s Springfield call center is adding 100 jobs, welcome news in a county with more than 17,000 people out of work.
Mentor Graphics earnings up
Mentor Graphics Corp. beat earnings expectations with a second-quarter profit of $4.3 million.
Commercial solar dries up along with BETC
With state tax incentives for installing solar energy systems mostly gone, commercial solar companies are being forced to shift their strategies for the Oregon market.
Adidas CEO says company is committed to Oregon
On one of his twice yearly visits to the Adidas America headquarters, CEO Herbert Hainer discussed the company’s commitment to keep the headquarters in Portland.