Portland company specializes in hula hoops
A Southwest Portland company is cashing in on the revival in popularity of hula hoops as an adult exercise and dance accessory device.
Potiowsky steps down
Oregon state economist Tom Potiowsky is stepping down to return to Portland State University as chair of the Department of Economics.
Portland audit warns of funding problems
A Portland city audit reveals that debt and increasing infrastructure costs threaten the city’s ability to provide basic services in the future.
ClearEdge Power raises $13.5M
Hillsboro-based fuel cell manufacturer ClearEdge Power Inc. has raised $13.5 million in equity capital.
Wiederhorn cuts ties to Portland
Controversial executive Andy Wiederhorn put his West Hills mansion, known as The Ivy, on the market for $5.7 million.
TriQuint misses sales targets
Hillsboro-based TriQuint Semiconductor reported slow growth for its second quarter.
Facebook confirms second Prineville data center
Facebook will begin construction on a second data center building in Prineville beginning in October.
Oregon gets federal biofuel funds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $45 million federal funding effort to back biofuel production in the western United States.
Intel names first Oregon chairman
Intel created a new position for longtime Oregon executive Andy Bryant, paving the way for Bryant to take over as company chairman next May.
Garmont North America moving to Portland
Boot brand Garmont North America, Inc. is moving its headquarters from Vermont to Portland.