Private 150: Oregon’s top privately held companies
It may not be robust, but Oregon’s top privately held companies seem to be experiencing recovery.
Powerlist: Hospitals
This month’s Powerlist ranks Oregon hospitals by total operating expense.
Magnetic nanobeads detect chemical and biological agents
A multi-disciplinary team at Oregon State University is using nanoparticles of iron oxide to help detect chemical and biological agents, proving again Neil Young’s truism that rust never sleeps.
Oregon lawmakers approve 14-bill education package
Oregon Legislators approved a 14-bill package that has the potential to remake the state’s educational system.
Portland feminist bookstore heading towards financial collapse
In Other Words, the Northeast Portland feminist bookstore parodied on Portlandia, is heading towards financial collapse.
Construction firms prepare for summer rush
Construction firms are preparing for a rush of summer projects at schools, roads and elsewhere in Oregon.
Long-time Trail Blazers exec to retire
The Portland Trail Blazers announced that long-time executive J.E. Isaac will resign at the end of July.
Jacksonville company targets sugar-substitute market
Craig and Mary Kirkpatrick of rural Jacksonville are joining the growing market for sugar substitutes with their Sweet Purpose stevia.
Protect against discrimination lawsuits
Recent decisions by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court have made it easier for employees to file frivolous claims against Oregon employers. Employers should know that there is a double standard when it comes to recovering attorney fees in discrimination lawsuits.
Oregon cities will take years to recover lost jobs
A new report from IHS Global Insight says that Oregon cities will take many years to recover the number of jobs they had before the recession.