New water purification tech
Beaverton company Puralytics has invented a water purifier that uses ultraviolet light rather than chemicals or filters.
Environmentalists oppose desert wind farms
Environmental groups disapprove of Columbia Energy Partners’ proposed Harney County wind farms.
Jobs Watch: A materials library for Portland
Sohrab Vossoughi is a great person to call if you’re running short on ideas. The high-energy CEO of Ziba Design specializes in big ideas delivered with enthusiasm, and his latest, the Portland Center for Innovation and Design, merits a closer look.
Oregon may ban plastic bags
State lawmakers propose making plastic bags illegal and charging 5 cents for paper bags, starting in 2012.
Suterra opens $35 million headquarters
“Biorational” pest control company Suterra opened a $35 million headquarters in Central Oregon.
Startup sues “The Office” star
Portland startup Think Brilliant has sued actor Rainn Wilson over his website, SoulPancake.
Pacific Power “rate shock”
Customers face a possible rate increase of more than 14% that would take effect in January.
Organic flea fighters
Frustrated with the chemicals in dog flea-products, three Oregonians have founded Mad About Organics.
State Fair cancels beer competitions
The OLCC has reinterpreted an old statute limiting unlicensed beer and wine makers to home consumption.
Hookah business smoking in Ashland
A family with 20 years in the coffee shop business opened Intatto Coffee & Tobacco Co. in Ashland.