Lucid raises $5.7M for in-pipe energy
Lucid Energy raised $5.7 million for its in-pipe hydroelectric system.
Oregon cheesemakers win awards
Oregon cheesemakers won 20 awards at the American Cheese Society’s 30th annual conference.
Hillsboro could get first strip club
The Cooler Club could soon change its name to “Gems” and become Hillsboro’s first strip club within the city limits.
Facebook use predicts unhappiness
CBS: A new study shows that Facebook makes people feel connected, but Facebook use actually predicts a decline in happiness and well-being.
Portland startups recruiting in San Francisco
The Technology Association of Oregon plans a recruiting event in San Francisco next week.
Evergreen Helicopters wins Navy contract
McMinnville-based Evergreen Helicopters won a $6,765,700 fixed-price contract from the Defense Department.
Kitzhaber signs Willamette Valley canola ban
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a bill banning canola production in the Willamette Valley until 2019.
Ecotality could file for bankruptcy
Electric vehicle charger maker Ecotality is considering bankruptcy amid disappointing sales. The company consolidated its Portland sales force earlier this year.
Kitzhaber vetoes Clean Energy Works funds
Gov. John Kitzhaber vetoes $4.8 million that was intended to subsidize home energy retrofitting program Clean Energy Works Oregon.
OHSU gets $1.9M for Alzheimer’s study
National Institutes of Health awarded Oregon Health & Science University researchers a $1.9 million grant for Alzheimer’s research.