OB Poll: Wineries and groceries
A majority of respondents agreed: Local vineyards should remain Oregon-owned and quality is the most important factor when determining where to eat or buy groceries.
Trail Blazers owner donates $100M to fight Ebola
Paul Allen’s gift is believed to be the largest private donation to combat the deadly disease and provide support to health care workers in West Africa.
Dennis Richardson asks U.S. attorney to investigate Kitzhaber, Hayes
The Republican gubernatorial candidate asked for a federal criminal investigation of Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fiancee, Cylvia Hayes.
Measure 92: Most expensive ballot measure in Oregon history
Opponents and proponents of the measure to label genetically modified foods have raised a combined $17.5 million.
Portland mortgage firm acquired by California giant
San Diego-based Guild Mortgage Co. purchased Northwest Mortgage Group, Rose City’s largest mortgage lender.
Arc’teryx to open flagship store in Portland
The outerwear retailer will open in a 2,890-square-foot space at 23rd & Hoyt.
Uber considers flu shot delivery service
Forbes: The company launched a one-day pilot called UberHealth; users in Boston, New York City, or Washington D.C., could order flu shots directly to their door.
P&G plans to exit Duracell
Bloomberg: Procter & Gamble Co. will leave the battery business as its CEO, A.G. Lafley, works to slim down the company.
Target to offer free holiday shipping
WSJ: The retailer hopes the offer will lead to more completed online transactions.
Caterpillar gains after raising forecast
Bloomberg: The construction equipment-maker’s shares rose 5.1% to $99.35.