Port, taxpayers will subsidize Asiana flights
Asiana Airlines will get over $750,000 from the Port of Portland and Oregon taxpayers for flying cargo jets between PDX and Seoul.
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Google Offers launches test in Portland
Google Offers launched in Portland, the company’s “social buying” service and answer to Groupon.
John Bryson nominated to be next Commerce secretary
John E. Bryson, a graduate of Portland’s Cleveland High School, was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next Commerce secretary.
Oregon Senate votes to expand bottle bill
The Oregon Senate voted to modernize its bottle recycling program to apply to energy drinks and other beverages created after the program’s inception in 1971.
Portland public market land deal moves forward
Developer Melvin Mark won exclusive rights to buy land under the Morrison Bridge to create a public market similar to Seattle’s Pike Place.
Seed fund expects 100 applications for 6 to 8 spots
The Portland Seed Fund has already received more than 40 applications for its first funding round, and expects to get as many as 100 by the June 6 deadline.
Portland unemployment falls to 8.9 percent
Portland metro unemployment fell to 8.9% in April, beneath the national average of 9%.
Blazers’ Cho decision made early
A “chemistry issue” between Trail Blazer owner Paul Allen and general manager Rich Cho led to Cho’s firing after less than a year.
Harry & David details bankruptcy plan
Harry & David Holdings Inc. outlined a Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan that holders of about 81% of its unsecured notes have voiced support for.
Xerox considers outsourcing Wilsonville jobs
Xerox Corp. is meeting with engineers at five of its sites this week to discuss outsourcing some engineering jobs to an Indian company.