Colorado company invests in Lakeview for alternative energy project
Small town in Southern Oregon to be site of $200M project that aims to turn forestry waste into jet fuel.
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Weyerhaeuser blames port slowdowns for layoffs
Company says employees will be out of work until the mills are back in use.
Taxi companies in Portland unite in stand against Uber
Five cab companies have formed a group to argue the ridesharing app needs to adhere to the same regulations as licensed taxis.
The Oregonian sets business-focused editorial agenda
Economic sustainability of Portland, small businesses, rural Oregon headline newspaper’s focus.
Kitzhaber mum on contents of inauguration address
State lawmakers will meet today before taking a recess until early February.
State, federal lawmakers discuss Oregon timber industry
Senators Wyden and Merklely proposed a pair of forestry bills Thursday.
CFP championship roundup
How Oregon grew from an also-ran to a merchandising giant, plus other business news about the big game.
MasterCard files complaint against Nike as shoe company readies for construction
The credit-card company alleged in a federal complaint that Nike coaxed a pair of cyber-security experts to break their contracts.
Lawmakers prioritize infrastructure concerns
The state legislature is putting together a package of road proposals, as the latest Portland street fee proposals flounder.
Port of Portland study: Hillsboro Airport should offer unleaded fuel
Move could yield “favorable business outcomes” as well as cut down on lead emissions.