Oregon could influence presidential campaign
STATESMAN JOURNAL: Oregon primaries could make a difference in the presidential campaign, especially for the Republican side.
Leaders anticipate losses from 21-day closure of Redmond Airport
The airport will close May 2 for an $18.5 million resurfacing project.
Agency chooses new liquor store locations
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) added 14 new liquor store locations in Portland.
Intel CEO describes “threats” from employees over diversity efforts
CEO Brian Krzanich said top executives reported “threats” from employees at a conference Friday in San Francisco.
Portland biotech startup maps cannabis genomes
Phylos Bioscience aims to shield marijuana strains from potential patent attempts by agricultural companies.
Brammo secures $58M in contracts
The newly announced success of the company based in Talent, Oregon has CEO Craig Bramscher geared up to go public.
Uber pays $100M in settlements
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The settlement entails that drivers will keep working as independent contractors and not employees.
Under Armour signs deal with UC Berkley
CNN: The sporting goods company signed a 10-year deal worth about $86 million with the University of California, Berkley.
Echo upends economic development strategy
The small town of 715 plans a citywide beautification program in order to attract businesses — instead of implementing a more traditional development approach.
PDX real estate roundup
Developers plan Gresham business park; Oliver Station in Lents up for design review.