Gregoire won’t seek third term
Washington State’s Gov. Chris Gregoire has decided that she will not seek a third term.
Columbia files complaint against Gore-Tex maker
Columbia Sportswear, along with its Italian subsidiary, OutDry Technologies S.r.l., announced that they have filed a complaint with the Commission of the European Union against W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Starbucks to sell beer and wine in Portland’s Pearl District
Starbucks plans to sell beer and wine at its newest Portland location in the Pearl District.
Oregon green energy tax breaks face cutbacks
A new bill introduced at Oregon’s Legislature would eliminate the Business Energy Tax Credit and replace it with smaller, more limited tax breaks.
Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar decision delayed
A decision on the proposed Lake Oswego to Portland streetcar project is delayed until next year so that the project team can address questions and concerns from the public.
Kitzhaber signs bottle deposit revamp bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a bill that revamps Oregon’s bottle deposit system, making the bill apply to every glass, metal and plastic bottle.
Daimler Trucks adding Portland jobs
Daimler Trucks North America is creating almost 1,400 jobs, 155 of which will be at its Portland plant.
Global giant buys majority stake in Otak
Okay, so Otak is no Stumptown. Actually, Otak is twice as big as Stumptown, and while it may not have a fanatic customer base among hipsters, it does have 300 employees with deep expertise in how to make cities work better. So when a foreign company buys a majority stake in Otak, it’s a big deal for Oregon.
Index confirms Oregon’s slowed economic recovery
Oregon’s slow economic recovery slowed even more this year, due to high fuel and commodity prices.
Portland-area green homes fetch higher prices
Portland-area homes with green credentials fetch an average of 30% higher prices than non-certified homes.