High Five

Childhood poverty surged in already poor Portland-area school districts but remained low or even fell in other districts, new census data shows.

Google, Cisco Systems and VMware have invested $8.5 million in Portland-based network management company Puppet Labs.

More than 150 companies joined the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturering, calling for government intervention against Chinese solar manufacturers.

The Oregon State Board of Higher Education voted to terminate University of Oregon president Richard Lariviere’s contract.

Hillsboro-based fuel cell company ClearEdge Power is adding two new products to better compete with traditional energy sources.

U.S. home prices are falling again in most major cities, but are experiencing a slight rebound in Portland after a three month slump.

Apparent supporters of University of Oregon president Richard Lariviere vandalized Oregon University System Chancellor George Pernsteiner’s house this weekend.

Some Eugene small businesses experienced an uptick in sales this weekend, while others blame a major Duck’s home game for low turnout.

The University of Oregon’s Small Business Law Clinic pairs students with small startup businesses in Lane County that could use free legal advice.

A discussion on banning plastic bags from grocery stores and other retailers is in the works for the Eugene City Council.