Portland needs $75M for road, street safety improvements
One proposal is to have taxpayers pay a monthly street maintenance fee of five dollars.
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Leatherman CEO announces retirement
Portland executive Jake Nichol will retire August 6.
Officials may re-evaluate Oregon minimum wage
Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian wants to re-assess minimum wage to ensure workers remain above the federal poverty line.
Portland-based online banker sells to Spain’s BBVA
Simple Finance Technology Corp. was purchased by the Spanish banker for $117 million.
Tip spurs additional charges against former Typhoon exec
An anonymous letter sparked an investigation of Richard Lee Anderson’s employment at Sysco.
Corvallis startup raises $7.3M from Samsung, Intel
Two of the world’s biggest chipmakers are investing in Inpria Corp., a semiconductor materials manufacturer.
Making faces
As retailers consolidate and newspapers fold, the business of modeling shifts to ad agencies, apparel companies and new media.
Google Fiber considering Portland
The Silicon Valley company wants to expand its fiber-optic network to nine metro areas.
President Obama considers sanctions against Ukraine
USA Today: In the aftermath of violence that killed at least 25 in Ukraine, the White House is considering imposing sanctions.
Oregon among leaders for LEED-certified construction
The green rating system recognizes energy and water-saving features in design, construction and operations.