ECONorthwest to expand northwest presence
The Eugene-based economic consulting firm aims to expand into Portland and Seattle markets.
Newport to host wave energy carpet project
Researchers say the project has the potential to convert wave motion into energy.
St. Louis capital group buys Portland tech company
Revelation Global was acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners as part of a drive to add qualitative research assets.
The American Dream is out of reach
CNN: Young adults, age 18 to 34, feel the American Dream is unattainable, with 63% saying it’s impossible.
World honors D-Day’s fallen, 70 years on
BBC: Almost 2,000 veterans and world leaders gathered at Sword Beach in Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
With CRC dead, Bi-State Bridge Coalition ready to step up
A group led by Clark County Republicans hopes to find a new solution to connect Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area.
FEI will close some facilities
Due to recent acquisitions, the Hillsboro-based microscope maker will consolidate some of its plants worldwide.
Salem business owners discuss medical pot
The medical marijuana industry is working to gain acceptance with the capital’s business community.
BNSF, Union Pacific want Oregon to sign confidentiality agreements
The two railroad companies want to keep shipment information from the public; the agreements would restrict notification to first responders.
Rising home prices float underwater mortgages in Oregon
In the Portland area, only 5.2% of all residential properties with a mortgage held a negative equity position in the first quarter of 2014.