Former Oregonian HQ sold
Seattle-based Urban Renaissance Group purchased the building for $14.5 million.
Walmart to offer checking accounts
NYT: The nation’s largest retailer is partnering with Green Dot to supply low-cost checking accounts to anyone over 18 who passes an ID check.
U.S. soda companies pledge to cut calories
TIME: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the Dr. Pepper Snapple company aim to reduce the number of calories in their sugary drinks by 20% over the next 10 years.
Intel, eBay, Oregon tech companies join fight against climate change
The tech giants and more than 200 Oregon businesses signed the Oregon Business Climate Declaration.
Pro-GMO labeling campaign reveals new TV ads
Advocates of the Yes on 92 campaign have raised more than $1.8 million.
2014 Oregon Brewers Festival generates $32.5M
The economic impact of the annual beer fest increased 3.8% from the 2013 festival.
Fiber wars bring faster services to Portland
Fiber wars between Frontier Communications, CenturyLink and Google Fiber bring faster Internet service to the Portland area, but not lower prices.
Seattle coding specialist launches Portland programs
Code Fellows is looking to train Rose City residents for software development jobs.
UPS Store to offer 3D-printing
CNNMoney: UPS plans to introduce in-store 3D-printing services to nearly 100 stores across the nation.
First-weekend sales of iPhone 6 tops 10M
NYT: Apple reported selling 10 million units of its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus; the iPhone accounts for 70% of the company’s profit.