Coast Guard to dismantle Davy Crockett barge
The Coast Guard has decided to build a temporary $1.4 million coffer dam around the Columbia River’s rusting Davy Crockett barge in order to dismantle it.
Natural resources
Foreclosure prevention program helps families
Nearly 6,000 Oregon families are awaiting word that they’ve qualified for aid from the Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative.
Sustainable biz incubator names first clients
The Sustainable Valley Technology Group in Southern Oregon named the first five clients for its new business incubator in Medford.
TriQuint makes it into AT&T version of iPad 2
Although absent in the Verizon iPhone and iPads, TriQuint Semiconductor retained its place in the AT&T version of the new iPad.
Bill targets Pacific Seafood
Senate Bill 668, which aims to limit the number of fishing permits any one company can have, is directed solely at Clackamas-based Pacific Seafood Group.
Eugene retailers get makeovers
Some of Eugene’s vacant boxy former retail stores are being redeveloped into rows of boutiques.
Clearwire CEO resigns
Three top executives, including CEO Bill Morrow, have left Wireless broadband provider Clearwire Corp.
Seaport ends Astoria service
Seaport Airlines will stop scheduled flights between Astoria and Portland this month, with the last flight on March 12.
Portland startup links retail and social networks
ShopIgniter hopes to capitalize on the popularity of social networking by linking retailers’ e-commerce systems to Facebook and other sites.
Insurance companies dump seniors on Medicare
Private health insurance companies are exiting Medicare, forcing 25,000 Oregon retirees and others to find alternative coverage.