Portland firm sells out $2K razors
Portland-based Zafirro sold its entire inventory of $2000 sapphire razor blades over the weekend.
Government law
Siblings fight over control of the once-mighty Cone empire
Oregon’s Cone family built a fortune from federal timber beginning in the late 1800s, parlaying this into considerable economic and political power. Now, the Cone children are fighting in state and federal court over the ownership and control of the Cone fortune.
Ranchers battle wolf rulings
Ranchers contend Oregon is too quick to rule out wolves in livestock deaths, increasing the likelihood of steep financial losses on the farm.
Deb collectors: what you should know
Debt collectors. Next to the dreaded taxman, they’re probably the most-feared financial folks around. And chances are, if you owe money on a delinquent loan, a credit card bill or a medical payment, you’ve heard from a debt collector.
Oregon wins $20M grant for green chemistry
The National Science Foundation awarded an Oregon green chemistry center a $20 million grant to develop greener chemical processes.
Day laborers consider Portland center a success
Workers at Portland’s city-sponsored day labor center consider the project a success, despite there being no guarantee of jobs.
Harry & David to exit bankruptcy
Harry & David Holdings Inc. has received approval to exit bankruptcy on September 13 at the earliest.
Brokers speculate about second SoloPower lease
SoloPower just leased a facility in North Portland, but the company says it isn’t done looking at space in the Portland metro area.
More Portlanders selling silver and gold
Soaring prices for silver and gold along with hard times are making more Portlanders sell their precious metals.
SoloPower secures North Portland lease
SoloPower Inc. signed a lease for a 225,250 square-foot building in North Portland for a planned $340 million thin-film solar module plant.