Kitzhaber leads Asia agriculture trade trip
Gov. John Kitzhaber is leaving on a 13-day trade mission to Asia with farmers and state agriculture officials.
High Five
Nike goes back to the future for good cause
Beaverton-based Nike Inc. created a limited-edition shoe based on a pair that appeared in the 1989 movie “Back to the Future II.”
Bend company wins hydropower grant
Bend-based Earth by Design will receive $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Oregon wins $20M grant for green chemistry
The National Science Foundation awarded an Oregon green chemistry center a $20 million grant to develop greener chemical processes.
Drug companies pay Oregon doctors $5.8M
Doctors and other health care providers in Oregon received $5.8 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2009.
SAO names Skip Newberry president
The Software Association of Oregon chose Skip Newberry, Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ economic policy adviser, as its new president.
Chipotle commits to buy-local in Pacific Northwest
Chipotle Mexican Grill has strengthened its commitment to buying local from food suppliers in Oregon and Washington.
Beaverton store specializes in vintage Legos
Beaverton’s Bricks and Minifigs sells used, rare and collectible Lego sets.
Jeld-Wen may default on more than $500 million in debt
Jeld-Wen says its agreement to be taken over by Onex Corp. is on track, despite doubt from market analysts.
SolarWorld CEO rebuffed takeover tries
SolarWorld CEO Frank Asbeck says he has rebuffed numerous takeover offers that he felt undervalued the company.