Portland businesses prepare for NBA lockout
Portland-area businesses brace for a financial blow as the NBA approaches the 100th day of its labor dispute.
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Northwest farmers get creative with organic hops
Northwest farmers are working with researchers to discover new ways to grow hops organically.
Manufacturing expands in September
Manufacturing grew at a faster pace in September than previous months.
SolarWorld preparing complaint against China’s solar trade
SolarWorld is reportedly joining forces with other manufacturers to file a trade complaint against China for overwhelming the U.S. market with cheap solar cells.
Oregon net farm income raises 8 percent
Net income for Oregon’s farmers and ranchers rose 8% in 2010 over the previous year .
Oregon bank-owned properties go up for auction
Kennedy Wilson Auction Group is preparing for a combination auction to sell off 70 bank-owned properties in Oregon and California.
Davy Crockett barge owner indicted on pollution charges
A federal grand jury indicted the owner of the derelict Davy Crockett barge on accusations of attempting to scrap the barge, and sparking a $20 million government cleanup.
ClearEdge installs fuel cells at PCC
ClearEdge Power installed two fuel cells at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus as part of a U.S. Department of Energy grant.
Portland police to test one-wheel EVs
Portland police will test one-wheeled electric vehicles made by Ryno Motors.
PSU architect wants to build better portable classrooms
Portland State University architecture professor Sergio Palleroni wants to build green portable classrooms for Portland schools.