The Cutting Edge
More than half of all the knives made in the U.S. come from Portland.
The makers of those knives want the world to know.
Earl Blumenauer
Blumenauer’s Next Role Will Be with PSU
Long-serving Democrat will take an advisory role at the university after he retires from Congress in January.
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.
Exit Interview: Blumenauer Says Last Years Were Most Productive
‘I have a lot of things I want to work on, and I don’t think any of them are going to be advanced in a dysfunctional Congress’
SBA Closes Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurateurs who missed out on this round of funding — or had it pulled due to a lawsuit alleging discrimination — are in a holding pattern until Congress votes on more funding.
The Hidden Costs of Trade Policies
Economics professor Kimberly Clausing explains how protectionist policies leave Oregon vulnerable
Intel says its Oregon payroll is at $1.8B
Intel has commissioned a new study to quantify its impact on Oregon’s economy.
Harry & David to exit bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Inc. has received approval to exit bankruptcy on September 13 at the earliest.