CDC recommends pill to protect against HIV
CBS: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports people deemed to be at high risk for contracting HIV should take anti-HIV medicines to cut transmission risk.
Federal investigation of Galena Biopharma reaches subpoena stage
The SEC is looking into whether the Lake Oswego biotech firm violated securities fraud of shareholder protection laws.
GMO labeling campaign launched
Oregon activists are collecting signatures for a measure that would require the labeling of genetically modified foods.
Portland jettisons Walmart investments from portfolio
The Rose City will not purchase Walmart holdings as five bonds in the current portfolio mature.
Salem Hospital to accept breast milk
The hospital will partner with Portland-based Northwest Mothers Milk bank to receive breast milk locally.
Wilsonville hospice operator expands East
Signature Hospice acquired XL Hospice, which serves senior citizens in rural Nevada and Idaho.
Green your workplace
BY OB STAFF
Learn how to green your workplace and lower your environmental footprint at the office. Oregon Business presents a two-hour “Greening Your Workplace” seminar on May 28th, 2014 at the Nines Hotel in Portland.
Generation “Mill”
BY VIVIAN MCINERNY | OB BLOGGER
Young people believe business has the most potential — more than government and more than nonprofits — to make the world a better place.
Jackson County GMO measure draws big money
Measure 15-119 has attracted approximately $1.3 million in campaign donations, with supporters raising more than opponents.
Olsson Industrial Electric wins upgrade contract
The Springfield-based electrical systems company was awarded the $34.99 million contract to upgrade the McNary Lock and Dam.