U.S. construction spending declines in August
Reuters: Construction spending dropped 0.8% to an annual rate of $960.96 billion.
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Johnson & Johnson to acquire Alios BioPharma
NYT: The company announced it would buy the biotechnology company for $1.75 billion in cash.
JAB Holding to buy Einstein Noah
Bloomberg: The investment firm will acquire the bagel shop chain for $374 million.
Phil Knight named 23rd-wealthiest person in U.S.
According to the Forbes 400 List, the Nike co-founder and chairman has a net worth of $21.2 billion.
Oregon community college receives job training grant
Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay was awarded $2.3 million to train people for jobs in the healthcare and natural resources field.
TriMet drops NE Portland layover site
The regional transit agency abandoned its plans to build a facility on NE Lombard Street.
Historic downtown Portland building to receive makeover
The 130-year-old Baggage and Carriage building will undergo a $5 million renovation.
Oregonian Media Group names new chairman
N. Christian Anderson III, president of the media group, will become chairman of the company.