Adviser says Aequitas misled investors
Investment consultant Chris Bean said that Aequitas Capital Management hid the company’s financial instability from him and his clients. Bean offers one of the first insider perspectives of the firm’s collapse.
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OSU puts $450K grant toward timber industry revival
The Federal Economic Development Administration gave Oregon State University a grant of about $450,000 to bring mass timber production, such as cross-laminated timber, back into the market.
Attendees at North Portland meeting demand air quality response
Residents questioned city officials about toxic air response during a community meeting at Tubman Middle School this Thursday.
Eugene grows California connections
Eugene-based Silke Communications acquires new business in Northern California. L.A. investor purchases local thrift store.
Intel manufacturing chief Bill Holt to retire
TECH ROUNDUP: Intel manufacturing chief to retire; Mentor Graphics to buy out half of Carl Icahn stakes; Navex Global relocates after rapid growth.
Gov. Kate Brown says she will sign minimum wage bill
Gov. Brown said she would sign the bill after Legislature passed it on Thursday.
House passes bill to shield whistleblowers
House Bill 4067 extends protection to nonprofit employees and board members.
City officials seek to upgrade Portland’s suburbs
Beaverton and Milwaukie officials are taking steps to make their cities stand out.
Bankruptcy court approves Haggen’s settlement with Albertsons
The U.S. court approved Haggen’s $5.75 million lawsuit against Albertsons on Tuesday.
Nike cuts ties with Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay remarks
Nike terminated the boxer’s contract following his derogatory comments about same-sex couples.