MERS foreclosure fix dies in House committee
An effort by the financial services industry to waive mortgage recording requirements in most foreclosures died in an Oregon House committee.
Willamette Valley
Li Ning Portland operation shrinks
Li Ning Sports USA Inc. has cut back employees at its Portland headquarters by half in the last year, as shares of its Chinese parent company plunge.
ShopIgniter lands $8M in venture capital
Portland-based ShopIgniter landed $8 million in venture capital to expand its social media storefronts.
Roseburg Forest Products cuts over 200 jobs
Roseburg Forest Products says it plans to lay off over 200 employees from three Oregon plants.
Facility could bring food-waste collection to Portland
If Recology Inc.’s Nature’s Needs plant in North Plains passes a smell test this summer, it could open a new chapter of food recycling for Portland residents.
Sustainability Center gets new design
Designs for the controversial Oregon Sustainability Center have been released by the design team and are seeking public comment.
Sanyo Homes coming to Portland
Japan-based Sanyo Homes is in talks to build trial houses of its eco-friendly houses and condominiums in Portland later this year.
Bill regulates health rate increases
Health insurers will have to alert policy holders when rates increase, under a new bill that passed the Oregon Senate.
Target moves forward on downtown Portland store
Target Corp. submitted images to city planners showing a downtown Portland store in the Galleria.
Icahn turns to Mentor Graphics shareholders
Carl Icahn resumed his campaign against Mentor Graphics by filing an open letter to the Wilsonville company’s shareholders.