News company seeks Chapter 11 reorganization
Western Communications, which owns The Bend Bulletin and other properties, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in a dispute with its biggest lender.
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PDC helps small businesses
The Portland Development Commission is focusing on helping minority-owned businesses and businesses in disadvantaged areas.
SolarWorld provides Vestas HQ panels
SolarWorld is providing a 112-kilowatt solar panel system for Vestas’ new North American headquarters building.
Precision Castparts to buy Primus International
Precision Castparts Corp. plans to buy airplane parts manufacturer Primus International Inc. for $900 million.
Federal rules pose obstacles for toy makers
A federal rule to improve the safety of children’s toys is making it hard for local toy makers to stay in business.
Portland to test pay-by-phone parking
Drivers in Portland’s Pearl District will get to test parking that bypasses meters and uses a pay-by-phone method instead.
Port of Astoria backs alternative energy farm
Port of Astoria Commissioners signed a letter of support for a proposed alternative energy farm at the Bradwood Landing property.
Oregon distillers share expertise with newcomer
When Iraq War veteran Dawson Officer started his own distillery, he got a lot of help from other local craft distillers.
LO streetcar plan moves forward
Both the Lake Oswego and Portland City Councils voted to move forward on the plan for a potential streetcar joining the two cities.
Port’s new Terminal 6 operator calls for change
A Philippine tycoon whose company is starting a 25-year lease of Oregon’s only container terminal says that longshoremen must work faster to compete in the international market.