Compressed wood technology opens new markets
OSU professor Fred Kamke has partnered with Corvallis Tool Company for years to develop his Viscoelastic Thermal Compression technology.
High Five
Barge pollutes Columbia
A converted Liberty Ship from WWII has split open and is leaking oil into the Columbia River.
Site unmasks telecom prices
A nonprofit has created a website to demystify the price differences between phone and internet service providers.
Intel to pay Nvidia $1.5 B
Intel has settled with Nvidia Corp. over the company’s “chipsets,” and will pay out $1.5 billion.
Nike vs. Under Armour
In today’s BCS National Championship game, it’s not only Oregon vs. Auburn, but also Nike vs. Under Armour.
Musician builds baton biz
Alan Pierce, formerly the Oregon Symphony’s principal bass trombonist, has been handcrafting conducting batons for almost 45 years.
Serial entrepreneur starts contact lens business
Thirty-three-year old Portland entrepreneur Hayden Hamilton has added a contact lens business called Luminous Lens to his growing list of successful startups.
Heating funds run short
As the federal government tries to curtail its spending by cutting heating aid, many lower income families are struggling to stay warm this winter.
Stores cash in on Ducks
All kinds of Oregon stores are cashing in on the University of Oregon Ducks BCS Championship Game frenzy with merchandise and sales.
Kitzhaber chooses chief of staff
Gov.-elect John Kitzhaber chose Curtis Robinhold, a former aide with business experience, to become his chief of staff.