The Bus is Back: Eugene expands ‘Emerald Express’ Bus Rapid Transit system
The first leg of OB‘s bus tour takes us from Portland to Eugene, with stops at Lane County Transit, the storefront of a BRT critic and new wave mobility company Arcimoto.
Caleb Diehl
Waste heat recovery ineligible for incentives available to wind and solar
Oregon policies support renewable energy, but not all green energy technologies are created equal.
The Bus is Back: A special series exploring bus initiatives across Oregon
Bus ridership has taken a hit over the past decade, but new projects around the state aim to get Oregonians back on board.
GoGreen Conference highlights climate-friendly business practices
The 10th annual GoGreen conference took place yesterday at the Gerding Theater in Portland. Here are a few highlights: A morning panel focused on water and energy saving technologies. Portland Roasting Coffee has added a roasting machine than captures the heat it produces and uses that energy to drive a turbine and produce electricity, similar to … Read more
After the eclipse: Madras takes leisurely approach to growth
A new Daimler track and expanding businesses keep development here moving, slowly.
On the Scene: Cybercrime threatens U.S. manufacturers
Hackers could hold hospital computer equipment ransom, make autonomous vehicles crash into each other and mine 3D printers for vital trade secrets.
If the glove fits: Columbia v. Seirus sets precedent for U.S. patent law
Apparel giant Columbia Sportswear was recently awarded $3 million in a lawsuit the company filed against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringing a patent on its Omni-Heat technology. Most news articles have centered on the financial rewards for Columbia. A lesser known story is how this case sets precedent for U.S. patent law. When a company … Read more
Oregon defense contractors win big
The $700 billion dollar Pentagon budget passed by the U.S. Senate this month is expected to boost the fortunes of the state’s military cluster. The budget has more than a few legislative hurdles to clear before contracters would see any money. Oregon lacks an active-duty military base but supports a thriving defense industry. Although federal military … Read more
The changing face of the Marriott hotel lobby
Eveything old is new. Once a vibrant public space that welcomed all manner of people, the hotel lobby for much of the past century served as a private, single-use waiting area for guests. As hotel brands today try to win over Airbnb-obsessed millennials, the lobby is once again becoming a vibrant gathering place for patrons and … Read more
Museums catch startup fever
Silicon Valley ideas about incubators and accelerators are seeping into old guard cultural institutions like museums and art galleries. I dropped in on Day one of MuseumNext, an international museum conference underway this week at the Portland Art Museum. The sessions focused on leveraging tech, big data and startup culture to help museums thrive. One … Read more