Social buying hits the suburbs
Merchants and customers in the suburbs are jumping on the social buying bandwagon, joining sites such as Groupon and Sharing Spree.
Oregon Manifest returns
Oregon Manifest launched its second design competition for bikes, which this year will be backed by Levi’s.
OSU power plant goes platinum
Oregon State University’s new Energy Center is the first power-generation facility in the country to be Platinum LEED certified.
Aloha businesses unify
The Aloha Business Association is relaunching after a 12-year hiatus, hoping to revitalize an often-overlooked area.
Google gives laptops to Astoria students
Astoria High School was chosen as one of four schools nation-wide to receive laptops in a Google pilot program.
Legacy cuts jobs
Legacy Health System is reducing its work force by 64 positions, due to the down economy.
Comcast to repay late fees
Comcast will pay up to $23 million to Oregon customers charged late fees, in order to settle a class-action lawsuit.
Blazers woo season ticket holders
The Portland Trail Blazers launched their efforts to renew season ticket holders, and are pulling out all the stops to make up for an uncertain roster next season.
Mid-century buildings get the axe
Several mid-century modern buildings in East Portland have been slated for demolition, but preservationists worry about losing a part of Portland’s architectural history.
Long journey for Oregon Trail game
The pioneering computer game Oregon Trail enters its 40th year with a hot iPhone app and a key Facebook launch. A closer look into the game’s history offers insight for all those raised in an age of educational computer games. There’s also something of a parable for game developers here in the Silicon Forest about a man with a clever idea and brilliant approach, actualized with the help of state support and outside business investment, who eventually took control of his vision and built the most successful educational video game ever.