Mentor Graphics issues bonds
Mentor Graphics issued $253 million in bonds, potentially making a sale of the company less attractive.
High Five
Restaurateur aims to buy McCormick & Schmick’s
Tilman Fertitta, a Houston-based restaurant and casino magnate has launched a hostile takeover bid for Portland-based McCormick and Schmick’s.
PDX construction resumes
Construction on the final phase of a three-year runway rehabilitation program has begun at Portland International Airport.
Downtown Bend gets new businesses
Seven new businesses have opened in downtown Bend in the first quarter of 2011.
Wilsonville delays SoloPower decision
The Wilsonville City Council voted to delay a decision on a proposed urban renewal district designed to lure SoloPower to the city.
Game designers adapt to changing market
Several game developers in Eugene are adapting to the changing market as it shifts towards downloadable content and games played on social networks.
Several bidders vying for Blockbuster
Several people are bidding for Blockbuster Inc. at a bankruptcy auction in New York today, reportedly including billionaire investor Carl Icahn.
Southwest cancels one PDX flight
Southwest canceled 600 flights this weekend to inspect 79 of its Boeing 737 aircraft, after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Friday.
Oregon biodiesel mixture increases to 5 percent
Oregon is the second state to require most diesel sold to contain at least 5% biodiesel, up from 2%.
Women, veteran and retiree entrepreneurs increase
Eugene-Springfield area specialists who work with new business owners say they are seeing an increase in businesses started by women, veterans and retirees.