Sports-gear prices rising
Sporting-goods manufacturers, including Beaverton-based Nike, are poised to boost prices as they pass along the rising costs of commodities, labor and freight to customers.
High Five
Merkley seeks federal support for EVs
Sen. Jeff Merkley is sponsoring a $3 billion electric car bill which would give cities $250 million each to build EV charging stations.
Regence explains rate hikes
Over 150 people came to an insurance rate review hearing to listen to Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon defend its request to raise rates by 22%.
Mayor Adams in Brazil to talk cleantech
Portland Mayor Sam Adams is on a five-day trip to Brazil, to talk about clean technology investments and energy efficiency.
MERS foreclosure fix dies in House committee
An effort by the financial services industry to waive mortgage recording requirements in most foreclosures died in an Oregon House committee.
EV fast-chargers coming to I-5
Electric car fast-charging stations will be installed along Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon.
Investment will help Stumptown Coffee expand
A new investment will help Stumptown Coffee Roasters expand into new markets, but the company hasn’t sold.
Port, taxpayers will subsidize Asiana flights
Asiana Airlines will get over $750,000 from the Port of Portland and Oregon taxpayers for flying cargo jets between PDX and Seoul.
Act-On lands $10M
Act-On Software announced $10 million in venture backing, after raising $4 million last fall.
Google Offers launches test in Portland
Google Offers launched in Portland, the company’s “social buying” service and answer to Groupon.