South Salem medical clinic turns 110
The Doctors’ Clinic in South Salem celebrated its 110-year anniversary this week.
Natural Grocers brings unique products to Beaverton
Natural Grocers’ new Beaverton location carries many hard to find products, such as gluten-free challah bread and seaweed body wash.
North Bend tattoo business hosts unique food drive
Flying Chicken Tattoo in North Bend is hosting a food drive where customers can get a free tattoo if they bring in $50 worth of non-perishable food.
South Korea road wirelessly charges electric vehicles
BBC: The project’s developer says the 12km (7.5 miles) route is the first of its kind in the world.
Amazon launches site for purchase of fine art
Reuters: Customers can buy original and limited edition works of art from more than 150 prominent galleries and dealers via Amazon Art.
Catering to bicyclists benefits Portland businesses
BY WILL VANLUE | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
A majority of families new to the Portland-Metro area since 2005 are light on car ownership, with more working-age adults than cars at home. That’s very good news for local businesses, especially if they make it easy for people to visit their establishment without a car.
90 percent of jobs created after 2009 are part-time
Washington Times: The economy has added seven times more part-time jobs than full-time jobs since January 2009.
Hillsboro’s new Kaiser hospital opens
A new Kaiser hospital in Hillsboro opens today after more than a decade of planning.
Portland greenhouse startup wants to provide year-round produce
Portland startup Fresh Air Farms says its sustainable greenhouses will allow locally grown fruit and vegetables to be distributed year-round.
Oak Grove Walmart opening soon
Oak Grove’s new Walmart is opening next week.