School supply lists add up for parents
Elementary school supply lists filled with brand name requests and items like reams of copy paper are frustrating parents.
Portland
PDC helps small businesses
The Portland Development Commission is focusing on helping minority-owned businesses and businesses in disadvantaged areas.
Adidas CEO says company is committed to Oregon
On one of his twice yearly visits to the Adidas America headquarters, CEO Herbert Hainer discussed the company’s commitment to keep the headquarters in Portland.
Wells Fargo tries out monthly debit card fees
Wells Fargo is rolling out a new program to charge a $3 monthly Debit-Card Activity Fee for most Oregon checking account customers.
West Linn on national list of best places to live
West Linn was ranked one of the best small towns to live nationally by Money magazine.
Klamath businesses push for flight to Portland
Business people near the Klamath Falls airport want another flight to Portland to make their commute easier.
Pendleton hat company outfits the stars
Montana Peaks Hat Company of Pendleton provides hats for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show at Disneyland Paris’ Disney Village, as well as for many movie sets.
PGE considers giant cane for Boardman plant
Portland General Electric is considering giant cane as a possible future energy source for its coal-fired Boardman power plant.
Data breach effects widespread
A Health Net Inc. data breach discovered in January affected more Oregonians than originally thought.
Seismic retrofit business growing
Earthquake Tech, a seismic retrofitting business based in Portland, is growing quickly after the recent quake in Japan.