Mentor Graphics stocks fall
Mentor Graphics’ stocks fell after the Wilsonville company issued its quarterly forecast .
Energy utilities
BPA focuses on water, not wind
Bonneville Power Administration officials turned wind turbines off to focus on water power for five hours, to compensate for high river levels.
Metro region is recovering
The Portland metro region’s 9.1 percent seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March– about half of a full point below February’s — is one of the latest signals that an economic recovery is under way, an Oregon economist says.
State Treasurer will disclose more information
State Treasurer Ted Wheeler announced changes to disclose more information about Treasury operations.
Portland business recycles shingles
Northwest Shingle Recyclers in Portland grinds oil from old roofing shingles to be turned into asphalt for roads.
Gardeners turn from flowers to food
The economy has turned many gardeners’ focus from flowers to food, and nurseries are adjusting to the change.
Pendleton promotes solar energy
Pendleton is offering no-interest loans to spark interest in solar power, leading over 50 residents to install systems last year.
Oregon behind national average in women-owned firms
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week show that Oregon is far behind the national average when it comes to women-owned firms.
Rep. Greenlick pitches merger of PSU and OHSU
Rep. Mitch Greenlick again pitched the merger of Portland State University with Oregon Health & Science University during a legislative committee presentation.
Restaurateur aims to buy McCormick & Schmick’s
Tilman Fertitta, a Houston-based restaurant and casino magnate has launched a hostile takeover bid for Portland-based McCormick and Schmick’s.