Oregon Public Broadcasting launched podcasts of three of its radio news shows, Oregon Considered, Oregon Territory and QuickTake Northwest in an effort to keep up with its tech-savvy listeners.

A new all-time record for passengers was reached at Portland International Airport in 2005.

A startup that develops semiconductor technology for flat-panel displays, Enuclia, hauled in $13 million from California venture capitalists earlier this year and named a new CEO.

Dental equipment maker A-dec made its first-ever acquisition earlier this year, purchasing Stelte Dental Systems of Mukilteo, Wash.

Rogue Creamery and Umpqua Dairy Products are both planning to build new warehouse and distribution centers.

Despite rising sales, fruit retailing giant Harry and David’s bottom line weakened due in part to rising fuel costs and excess inventory.

Transportation data

Operating a family owned ski area isn’t all fireside rums…Staying alive is, as much as anything, about keeping morale up in the face of constant uncertainty, from gods and men.

Frederick Schilling, founder and CEO, Dagoba Chocolate: “Chocolate tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘You’re working for me now…'”