Knight puts shares in trust
Phil Knight’s Nike holdings decreased by 25 million shares, but he stands to get most of them back in a few years.
High Five
Employers hire interns
Despite the Department of Labor stepping up enforcement of internship labor laws, many companies are hiring interns.
Creditors pile on Carl Greve
Two more creditors join the involuntary bankruptcy petition against the Carl Greve jewelry company.
Jamboree sees strong sales
Although attendance didn’t reach the record of 36,000, sales were strong at the Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home.
Sustainability Center’s future
The Portland City Council is set to vote on the future of the proposed $75.3 million Sustainability Center.
Firm nips noise complaints
Caithness Energy is offering Eastern Oregon residents $5,000 if they promise not to complain about turbine noise.
Facebook expands plans
Facebook plans to expand its Prineville data center, even before the first phases are complete.
LibertyBank shut down
All 15 branches of LibertyBank are reopening as branches of Home Federal Bank of Idaho.
Lithia’s revenue rises
Lithia Motor’s revenue rose 19% in the second quarter of 2010, up to $534 million from $444 million a year earlier.
Temps sue Safeway
A dozen workers hired by Aptitude temp agency say they haven’t been paid for months of work at Safeway in Clackamas.