9/11 prisoner asked to design vacuum cleaner
BBC: The alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, reportedly asked his CIA captors if he could design a vacuum cleaner.
Employers increasingly offering pet insurance
Yahoo: U.S. employers are offering subsidized pet insurance as a perk to workers.
Oregon economy continues to improve
Oregon economic activity strengthened in May, according the the University of Oregon’s latest Index of Economic Indicators.
SoloPower defaults on $10M state loan
SoloPower defaulted on a $10 million state loan, state officials say.
Handful begins making bras in U.S.
Tigard-based sports bra company Handful begins production of its sports bras in the U.S.—Salem, specifically—on Monday.
TriMet plans e-fare system
TriMet is hoping to add a new fare system that allows riders to use debit-like cards.
Xzeres buys Skystream line
Wilsonville-based Xzeres bought Southwest Windpower’s Skystream line for an undisclosed price.
Oregon ranchers seek help from fires
Oregon ranchers affected by wildfires can now apply for help through a new program.
Portland hotel plans $8M renovation
The Red Lion Portland Convention Center hotel’s new owners plan an $8-10 million remodel that will close the hotel for several months next year.
OSEIA leader steps down
Glenn Montgomery, head of the Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association, is leaving after three years.