Alaska Airlines to run on biofuel
Alaska Airlines will begin flying 75 commercial passenger flights powered by biofuel made from cooking oil this week.
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Early-stage tech funding increases in Oregon
In the decade following the dot-com bust, little funding money was available for tech entrepreneurs in Oregon. That seems to be changing now.
Umpqua expands green lending program to businesses
Umpqua Bank is expanding its GreenStreet lending program to businesses. The program offers loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
Deb collectors: what you should know
Debt collectors. Next to the dreaded taxman, they’re probably the most-feared financial folks around. And chances are, if you owe money on a delinquent loan, a credit card bill or a medical payment, you’ve heard from a debt collector.
Portland Storage Company building turns 100
The 100-year-old Portland Storage Company building houses everything from clutter to artist studios and homeless people’s belongings.