Senate approves kicker change
The Oregon Legislature has approved a change in kicker tax rebates with House Bill 3543.
High Five
Sustainability Center seeks business partners
The Oregon Sustainability Center attracted two new high-profile partnerships this week with Umpqua Bank and Sanyo/Inspec.
ShopIgniter lands $8M in venture capital
Portland-based ShopIgniter landed $8 million in venture capital to expand its social media storefronts.
Fruit crops running late
A cold spring has made Oregon fruit crops late by two weeks.
Blazers’ Cho decision made early
A “chemistry issue” between Trail Blazer owner Paul Allen and general manager Rich Cho led to Cho’s firing after less than a year.
Salem, Hillsboro embrace solar incentives
Economic development leaders in Salem and Hillsboro say incentives granted to Sanyo Solar and SolarWorld have been worth it.
Kitzhaber signs health insurance bills
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed two bills to give Oregon children year-round access to health insurance and require health insurers to use easy standardized forms.
MotoCzysz partners with Segway
Segway Inc. will be the title sponsor for Portland-based MotoCzysz’ 2011 race season.
Harry & David details bankruptcy plan
Harry & David Holdings Inc. outlined a Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan that holders of about 81% of its unsecured notes have voiced support for.
Lane County Farmer’s Market bounces back
After years of bad management, the Lane County Farmer’s Market is back and stronger than ever, even opening satellite sites this Spring.