24-year-old founds shoe startup
24-year-old Corey Rust of Troutdale sketched an athletic shoe, and got it made in China, without ever even visiting the country.
Portland
Wine kegs go recyclable
The trend of delivering wine to restaurants in kegs to be more sustainable is getting even greener, with the introduction of recyclable wine kegs.
Southwest cancels one PDX flight
Southwest canceled 600 flights this weekend to inspect 79 of its Boeing 737 aircraft, after one of its planes made an emergency landing on Friday.
Oregon biodiesel mixture increases to 5 percent
Oregon is the second state to require most diesel sold to contain at least 5% biodiesel, up from 2%.
Women, veteran and retiree entrepreneurs increase
Eugene-Springfield area specialists who work with new business owners say they are seeing an increase in businesses started by women, veterans and retirees.
Harry & David’s bankruptcy rattles Medford
With Harry & David restructuring in bankruptcy, Medford residents worry about the effect on their community.
SakeOne worries about shipments from Japan
SakeOne President Steve Vuylsteke worries that decimated infrastructure in Japan and radiation concerns will have a negative economic impact on his company.
Cylvia Hayes was under criminal investigation
Documents obtained by The Oregonian show that Cylvia Hayes was under investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice.
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.
Oregon delegation headed to Germany
Business and civic leaders including Mayor Sam Adams are headed to Germany on a trade mission organized by the Portland Business Alliance.