Wieden+Kennedy’s newest ad piggybacks Star Wars hysteria
Chewbacca is featured prominently in Portland advertising agency’s spot for Verizon.
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Portland positions itself against fossil-fuel companies
City Council votes to ban companies from moving oil or coal through the city.
Moda Health Plan secures $50M loan from parent company
Infusion of capital meant to offset deficit from a federal program that did not deliver.
Haggen has buyers for more than half of its stores
Albertsons makes bid to buy back six of seven Oregon outlets for sale.
Marriott buys operator of the Nines
Deal for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide worth a reported $12.2 billion.
Oregon cannabis sellers hit snag in social media strategy
Instagram routinely deletes dispensary accounts without explanation.
California startup plans to grow in Portland
Instant Logic, which has secured $195 million in investments, joins the growing list of California companies expanding in Portland.
Oracle sues Gov. Kate Brown
Corporation alleges governor is breaking public records laws by withholding the release of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s emails.
More than 5,000 apply for free community college
Oregon Promise fields robust response to program for students from low-income families.
Plans emerge to breathe life into 1M-sq-foot Eugene factory
Chipmaker wants to bring production back to semiconductor factory.