Deer suspected as source of E. coli outbreak
Oregon Public Health officials suspect deer may be to blame for the E. coli outbreak traced to Jaquith Strawberry Farm in rural Washington County.
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Medical school to open in Lebanon, Oregon
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest is opening in Lebanon this week, Oregon’s first medical school in over a century.
Pop-up restaurants gain popularity
Pop-up restaurants are joining food carts as a growing trend in the restaurant industry.
Google partners with PIE
Google Inc. has partnered with the Portland Incubator Experiment, known as PIE.
Flir Systems lays off 100 workers
Flir Systems Inc. laid off nearly 100 workers this week, including 40 at its Wilsonville operations, blaming uncertainty surrounding the federal budget.
Columbia Sportswear reports loss
Columbia Sportswear Co. recorded a loss of $13.6 million in its second quarter, compared to a loss of $10.6 million for the same period in 2010.
Portland company specializes in hula hoops
A Southwest Portland company is cashing in on the revival in popularity of hula hoops as an adult exercise and dance accessory device.
ClearEdge Power raises $13.5M
Hillsboro-based fuel cell manufacturer ClearEdge Power Inc. has raised $13.5 million in equity capital.
Facebook confirms second Prineville data center
Facebook will begin construction on a second data center building in Prineville beginning in October.
Intel names first Oregon chairman
Intel created a new position for longtime Oregon executive Andy Bryant, paving the way for Bryant to take over as company chairman next May.