OMFG makes Portland look cool
The three designers behind the Official Manufacturing Company, or OMFG, are responsible for the branding of Portland’s hottest businesses.
High Five
Phil Knight appears on Oprah
In a rare interview, Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight appeared on the last season of Oprah Winfrey’s show.
Kicker rebates will be tax credits
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3543, which will give future kicker rebates as tax credits rather than cash.
ConciousWine launches in Ashland
A new website designed to teach consumers about well-made, earth-friendly wines launched from Ashland on Earth Day.
Coffee shop chain publishes comic book
Oregon coffee chain Dutch Bros. released a comic book, published by Milwaukie-based Dark Horse Comics.
Health exchange grant in danger
A $48 million grant from the federal government to create a health insurance exchange in Oregon is endangered.
Portland gym generates electricity
At the Green Microgym in Portland, exercisers generate electricity by working out on machines fitted with compact generators.
ODOT construction down
The Oregon Department of Transportation says that after 2012, it will stop receiving federal stimulus money and state bonding, resulting in less highway projects.
Website helps businesses with eco-challenges
EcoApprentice, a new online community out of Hood River, aims to help businesses solve sustainably-oriented issues.
Portland breaks ground on affordable housing
Groundbreaking on the first affordable housing project in Portland’s South Waterfront District begins today, almost six years behind schedule.