Estate sale scams
Oregon’s Department of Justice is looking into some estate sellers amid numerous complaints that they are taking advantage of elderly customers.
High Five
Harry & David files for bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. District Court of Delaware.
Kitzhaber nurtures biomass
Gov. John Kitzhaber has already made good on campaign promises to support Oregon’s biomass energy development sector.
California company leases solar panels in Eugene
SolarCity of San Mateo, California started a solar-array leasing program that they say brings the option of solar panels to the masses.
Greenhouse gas goals could increase driving costs
Oregon is adopting rules requiring an overall reduction in motor vehicle emissions, which could result in higher driving costs.
Oregon delegation headed to Germany
Business and civic leaders including Mayor Sam Adams are headed to Germany on a trade mission organized by the Portland Business Alliance.
SolarWorld confident in doubling U.S. sales
SolarWorld AG thinks it can more than double its U.S. sales in 2011, a welcome sign for its U.S. headquarters in Hillsboro.
Regulators approve Qwest’s sale to CenturyLink
Oregon regulators gave conditional approval to Qwest Communications’ $22 billion sale to CenturyLink.
Coos County meat processor plans move forward
Producers, processors and business developers met to discuss the feasibility of a USDA-inspected meat processor on the South Coast.
River shipping system resumes
Shipping on the Columbia-Snake River System will reopen this weekend after a three-month shutdown.