Employment Department’s final 2014 report shows growth for state economy
Job growth in Oregon at pre-recession heights after strong finish to the year.
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Airbnb ‘disappointed’ by Portland city council
The council approved rules that mandate the short-term rental company disclose information about hosts.
Tualatin tech furniture company sold after $38M year
Anthro Corp. became a potential target for acquisition after its line of standing desks yielded the company a strong 2014.
Intel wants to grow its carbon footprint
The tech giant filed a new construction permit that asks for more allowable emissions of particulate matter and carbon dioxide.
Demolition rift deepens after council changes direction
City Council criticized by both sides as discussion about neighborhood preservation inches toward resolution.
Columbia Sportswear alleges company used patent-protected technology
The outerwear company is accusing Seirus Innovative Accessories of implementing technology without receiving permission.
Report: State’s wine industry valued at $3.35B
The production of alcohol in Oregon is proving lucrative as an industry review indicates growth and breweries expand across the state.
Records leak costs two UO staffers their jobs
The president’s office of the University of Oregon saw about 22,000 pages of records — some with confidential information — released to a professor before ensuring the release complied with the law.
State sees little of tech industry’s $7B year
Oregon tech companies accounted for a record year in deals in 2014, but state coffers will not be significantly bolstered by that growth.
Businesses across state embroiled in lawsuits
Klamath Falls sued by PacifiCorp; blueberry growers settle with Department of Labor; Multnomah County commissioner accused of retaliation fire.