Portland chefs win James Beard awards
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird and Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ping’s won James Beard Foundation awards.
Hostile culture will kill “lean” efforts
The great business breakthrough of the 20th century may be Lean (and Six Sigma) — techniques that cut waste and can dramatically boost productivity. Yet many firms can’t make Lean work for them.
Columbia restoration off to good start
Restoration work on the Columbia River is showing good early numbers for threatened fish habitats, but it could take a long time to see any real results.
Walmart and Target flood Portland grocery market
Walmart Stores Inc. and Target have announced Portland-area stores with a focus on groceries, which analysts predict will have major consequences on existing grocery stores.
Largest local bond proposed in Oregon
The largest local government bond ever proposed in Oregon faces Portland Pubic School district voters on May 17.
Oregon wine shipper expands
Oregon Wine Services, the state’s largest wine storage and shipping company, has expanded into Tualatin.
Eugene hotel attracts early attention
Eugene’s Inn at the 5th isn’t set to open until September, but customers are already attempting to make reservations at the downtown hotel.
Jeld-Wen sells 39% to Canadian company
Canadian-based Onex Corp. has agreed to purchase 39% of Jeld-Wen, Oregon’s largest private company, for $675 million.
Sustainability Center gets new design
Designs for the controversial Oregon Sustainability Center have been released by the design team and are seeking public comment.
Wind power to double
Northwest wind farm output will more than double by 2025, according to estimates by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.