Eugene’s Crescent Village units to open mid-May
After years of anticipation, Crescent Village apartments are almost ready for move-in.
Cannabis biz digest
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission granted its first batch of licenses to growers; OLCC data shows a budding recreational marijuana industry in Marion and Polk Counties; and more cannabis businesses are planned for Bend.
Judge rules governor had power to settle Cover Oregon debacle
Marion County Circuit Judge Sean Armstrong denied the state’s request to throw out Oracle’s $25-million lawsuit.
Moda raises $115M more in capital
The insurance carrier announced the sale of two dental entities and the Moda Plaza in Milwaukie, along with the securitization of risk corridor expenses to an outside firm.
Portland Mayor to propose business tax hike
Sources say Charlie Hales is expected to propose a business tax hike to boost the city budget.
Pesticide applicator fights farm regulators
CAPITAL PRESS: The Oregon Department of Agriculture claims Applebee Aviation ignored an emergency order to stop spraying pesticides last year. The Tualatin-based pesticide applicator faces license revocation and $180,000 in fines.
Poll finds Donald Trump leads Ted Cruz in Oregon
OPB: Trump has a 17-point lead in the state, according to a recent Hoffman Research Group poll.
Google to prioritize artificial intelligence
CNBC: Google plans to shift focus from mobile technologies to artificial intelligence.
SolarWorld plans to increase workforce after factory upgrade
The silicon solar producer plans to hire 200 workers after expanding its Hillsboro factory.
Horizon Air’s growth expected to affect PDX airport expansion
The Portland-based airline plans to buy 30 new jets, which may help shape the postponed PDX airport expansion.