Portland’s underwater mortgages among lowest in nation
The Portland area is among the major metros with the smallest share of underwater mortgages, thanks to rapidly rising housing prices.
China restricts bitcoin
BBC: Bitcoin has fallen to less than half the value it recently traded for, following reports of fresh action by Beijing to restrict trade in the virtual currency.
Downtown Redmond could get revamp
Redmond is considering hiring a city planner and participating in Oregon Main Street, a state program to revitalize downtown areas.
Two winning Mega Millions tickets sold
CNN: Two tickets matched the winning numbers in Tuesday night’s $636 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Green Zebra Grocery gets new Woodstock location
Green Zebra Grocery is negotiating lease terms for a new property in Portland’s Woodstock neighborhood.
Portland Value Village closing after 42 years
The Value Village on Portland’s Southeast 82nd Avenue is closing after more than 42 years, due to an impending rent increase.
Window displays: nostalgia in the digital age
Even in an age of stealth marketing and covert advertising, that most transparent brand messenger – the window display – remains a powerful tool for identifying and defining a store to passersby.
Microsoft will not announce any CEO news until 2014
Microsoft’s Board of Directors has been searching for Steve Ballmer’s replacement since August 23.
Cover Oregon enrollment reaches record-breaking numbers in one week
The state health insurance exchange increased their number of registrants in private health plans to an estimated 7,500 people. One week ago, only 730 people were enrolled.
Oregon grocers file petitions to privatize liquor sales
Should Oregon government be involved in the liquor business? Voters could decide the fate of liquor privatization next year.