Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith win mayoral primary
Despite raising more money, former front-runner Eileen Brady loses bid.
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Auto manufacturing boosts factory output
Factory production increased 0.6 percent in April, spurs hiring.
Oregon Iron Works lands D.C. deal
Oregon Iron Works and subsidiary United Streetcar received an order for two public transit cars from the District of Columbia’s new streetcar line.
Google aims to sell stake in Clearwire
Google plans to dump $500 million stake in Clearwire for $47 million.
Operations resume at Port of Portland
All three Port of Portland terminals plan to operate normally today after yesterday’s Occupy Portland protests.
Gold Hill miner takes federal trial against him in stride
With a straw in his teeth and sunglasses pushed back on his head, Gold Hill miner Clifford R. Tracy served as his own attorney in the first day of a lively federal trial in which he is charged with illegal mining.
Former Sen. Smith honored as job creator
Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith was honored with the first Oregon Business Leadership Award from the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
Oregon sees another increase in food stamp, assistance applicants
Oregon saw another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance in September.
Elemental Technologies wins top awards
Elemental Technologies and its chief executive, Sam Blackman, won top awards at the Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards sponsored by the Oregon Entrepreneurship Network.
Nike CEO promises continued growth
Nike CEO Mark Parker told the company’s stockholders to expect at least $28 billion in sales by the end of fiscal 2015.
