Laika’s ‘Boxtrolls’ places third at box office
The Hillsboro-based animation studio earned just over $17 million at the U.S. box office for its new movie, “The Boxtrolls,” on its opening weekend.
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Portland Albertina Kerr undergoes $11M renovation
The 107-year-old nonprofit has nearly completed construction on a new intensive treatment group home and an expansion of its emergency psychiatric care facility.
Portland software office hires Webtrends vet
Evisions, which has an office in Rose City, hired Vince Kenkel, former vice president of engineering for Webtrends.
Nike post stellar Q1 numbers
The company’s first-quarter earnings included 15% growth in revenue and 23% jump in profit.
Intel to invest in Chinese chipmaker
The software giant will invest $1.5 billion in Tsinghua Unigroup in an effort to break into the smartphone market.
Portland OpenSourcery shuts its doors
Virginia-based Phase2 hired most of the developers from the web development firm.
Pacific Green Party nominee draws attention
Jason Levin has reported raising and spending nothing on his campaign.
Treehouse alters student account feature
The Portland coding school now allows its students to pause their accounts indefinitely.
Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz’s husband dies in car crash
Dr. Steven Fritz was a psychiatrist at the Oregon State Hospital.
Phil Knight donates $250K to Kitzhaber campaign
The donation gives Gov. John Kitzhaber’s war chest a total of $2.9 million.