Owners of Debt Consolidation Business Face Federal Fraud Charges
Prosecutors seek help building case against ConsoliDebt Solutions.
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Fourth Rural Oregon Mill Closes in Seven Months
Timber operators point to long-standing economic challenges, new state forestry rules.
Charges Dropped Against Former Thesis Exec Accused of Embezzlement
Prosecutors say they’ll refile the case, which was dismissed due to a shortage of public defenders.
Arcimoto ordered to pay Wilsonville manufacturer $1M
The judgment is the latest setback for struggling Eugene EV firm.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
We asked leaders in Oregon’s business and political sectors what they make of 2023 — and what they hope to see in 2024. Here’s what they said.
Andrew Hoan Talks About PBA’s Rebrand as the Portland Metro Chamber and the Organization’s Strategic Plan
The newly rebranded chamber of commerce plans to offer microloans and increased advocacy opportunities for small-business owners.
OB research editor lands data journalism fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that research editor Kim Moore has been selected as a fellow for the SABEW Goldschmidt Data Immersion workshop in Washington DC. The five-day workshop, to take place in January 2018, is designed to help participants understand how the government uses data. Journalists will meet with experts at the U.S. Bureau of Economic … Read more
Crickets: Not always what’s for dinner
Last year we profiled a few startups aiming to market crickets as the next big food trend. A few are still chirping. Others have gone silent. RELATED STORY: Are Insects the New Quinoa? Marching boldly into the insect market, Cricket Flour falls into the former category. CEO Charles Wilson says revenue doubled in the past year. … Read more
Staffing firms to boost apprenticeship model
A new regulation aims to remove barriers to apprenticeship.
What would happen if players took a knee at a Trail Blazers game?
In his latest Twitter tirade, President Donald Trump chastised pro athletes for taking a knee during the National Anthem to protest social injustice. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these N.F.L. owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired,’” the … Read more