Megaload roadblock cleared, protesters arrested
Police arrested 16 protesters trying to stop a megaload of refinery equipment in John Day.
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Xerox sells part of its Wilsonville operations
Xerox sold a portion of its Wilsonville operations to 3D Systems for $32.5 million.
Window displays: nostalgia in the digital age
Even in an age of stealth marketing and covert advertising, that most transparent brand messenger – the window display – remains a powerful tool for identifying and defining a store to passersby.
Cover Oregon enrollment reaches record-breaking numbers in one week
The state health insurance exchange increased their number of registrants in private health plans to an estimated 7,500 people. One week ago, only 730 people were enrolled.
Oregon grocers file petitions to privatize liquor sales
Should Oregon government be involved in the liquor business? Voters could decide the fate of liquor privatization next year.
Portland lawmakers will bring ‘sit-lie’ debate back to Oregon Legislature
Portland lawmakers plan to present a bill at the February legislative session that could spark another debate over the city’s homelessness and panhandling.
The promise and pitfalls of eHealth
Oregon Health & Science University recently formed a partnership with Epic Systems Corp., one of the top makers of electronic medical record software. I talked about the future of “eHealth” with Dr. Aaron Cohen, an associate professor who directs commercial partnerships and collaboration for OHSU’s Informatics Discovery Lab.
China bans shellfish imports from Pacific Northwest
China has banned imports of shellfish from the U.S. West Coast after recent shipments of geoduck clams had high toxin levels.
Young Oregonians choose between work, school
Young Oregonians are seeing downsides to both going to school and getting a job, as a new study shows that high unemployment is driving many to attend college.
Dungeness crab season begins
Dungeness crab season began early this year in Oregon.