Employees to get shares in Chobani
THE GUARDIAN: Greek yogurt company Chobani will offer shares to 2,000 employees.
PSU works with Portland and Multnomah County on toxic air texts
Portland State University spearheads an initiative to conduct citywide air pollution tests for two years, starting this summer.
Bernie Sanders, John Kasich to hold rallies Thursday
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Democrat Sanders will hold a rally in Springfield; Republican Kasich will hold a rally in Portland.
Seafood processor in Astoria granted warehouse expansion
The Port of Astoria Commission approved the Da Yang Seafoods expansion, which will more than double its presence on Pier 2.
PDX biz roundup
RR Donnelley to close NE plant; Whole Foods 365 to open in Lake Oswego.
Tech digest
State tech jobs on the rise; Elemental Technologies reveals new investment fund, moves HQ to support growth.
Grocers nix liquor privatization campaign
The coalition supporting liquor sales in grocery stores shifted focus to blocking the proposed corporate tax hike.
Oregon Lottery director says he was fired after protecting harassed employee
Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts said he was fired by Gov. Kate Brown after he protected an employee who claimed a supervisor harassed her. Brown cited “management problems” for his dismissal.
Launch: Startup Tips, Where They Are Now and Books
Terroir at Home Company: Sommi Wine CellarsProduct: Custom Wine CellarsFounder: Vieng OudomLaunched: February 2015 The wine-cellar market is not exactly known for variety. Today’s oenophiles are limited either to bulky premade wine cellars from overseas or custom-made cellars that can easily run more than $150,000. “When you get into built-in wine cellars, they’re not … Read more
Data show banking changes for cannabis industry
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Banks and credit unions willing to handle cannabis-industry money went up to 301 institutions in March this year from 51 in March 2014, according to federal data.