Under Armour ramps up Portland office
The footwear design office now employs 40 people.
Apple opened an office in Seattle
Fast Company: The California-based company “quietly” opened an engineering office in Seattle.
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.