Long-term shift work ‘impairs cognition’
BBC: A new study found that long-term shift work has an aging effect on the brain.
U.S. fines Hyundai, Kia
WSJ: The Korean auto makers agreed to pay a combined penalty of $300 million for overstating fuel-economy claims.
‘Death with dignity’ advocate Brittany Maynard takes her life
CNN: The 29-year-old diagnosed with terminal brain cancer took medication to end her life under Oregon’s “Death with Dignity Act.”
Eugene dairy alternatives maker sold in cash deal
Colorado-based WhiteWaves Food Company purchased So Delicious Dairy Free for $195 million.
Portland teamaker completes $2.5M expansion
Brew Dr. Kombucha, which spawned from Townshend’s Tea Co., is now looking to expand its product line.
Natural gas price hikes will increase costs of running a business
Commercial customers of Avista Utilities will experience a 9.4% increase, industrial customers will see a 13.4% increase.
Eugene tea companies benefit from beverage’s popularity
Tea consumption rose by 23% to nine gallons per person in 2009.
Alaska Airlines begins service from Portland to Mexico
The airline is offering two nonstop flights from PDX to Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos.
Microsoft lays off 3,000 more workers
Bloomberg Businessweek: The company laid off 638 employees in the Puget Sound area.
Xiaomi aims to be the world’s most valuable private tech firm
Forbes: The Chinese electronics manufacturer is looking to raise funding that could value the company at more than $40 billion.