Beaverton company finds home in ultralight backpacking market
Since 2002, Six Moon Designs has expanded to sell its products across the globe.
Justice Department files charges against local penny stock traders
A federal grand jury indicted Salem resident Alexander Hawatmeh on charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and money laundering and Mikhail Galas of Vancouver with conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Coca-Cola acquires major stake in Monster Beverage
Reuters: The world’s largest soda maker paid $2.15 billion in cash for a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage Corp.
Panama Canal turns 100
CBS: Today marks the centennial anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel that permanently changed world trade.
Nike promotes longtime executive to head of Nike Stores
Heidi O’Neill has been named the vice president and general manager of Nike Stores; she will be responsible for overseeing the brand’s global retailing.
Eastside Distilling expands into second building
The Portland-based distillery is expanding into a 41,000-square-foot building and will keep its original facility on Distillery Row.
Portland and Medford economies contrast
An economic update from the University of Oregon shows Portland grew ahead of average this spring, while Medford expanded significantly slower than average.
Multnomah County considers selling N. Williams Avenue property
The county is seeking to unload the Port City Development property, a former battery plant the county received to fulfill a debt.
Longtime south Eugene bagel shop for sale
After 37 years, the founders of the Humble Bagel, Gary and Jill Katz, are looking for a buyer.
Poll Wrap-Up
In this week’s poll, we asked readers: “Who should pay for the troubled Cover Oregon website?” Here are the results.