State moves closer to driverless car testing
A Democratic legislator is drafting a bill for the 2019 session
Rethinking the River
Cities across Oregon transform industrial waterfront sites into recreation opportunities.
Cultivating coffee culture
Dutch Bros CEO discusses his strategy behind a new private-equity investment.
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Politics
Oregon political, biz leaders to host fundraiser for Illinois swing district candidate
Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Kurt Schrader have joined forces with the Neil Kelly clan to host a fundraiser on August 2…
Editor's Note
Once a relatively stable two-party setup, the network of Oregon biz organizations is starting to resemble the (fractious) British parliamentary…
Objection Overruled
Pressure mounts to change an antiquated Oregon jury rule.
Economy
The brave new world of impact investing
As impact investing gains popularity, it addresses new challenges.
Expanding horizons
The neurodiversity movement takes hold in the workplace.
Newberg and Dundee, unbound
Yamhill County wine-country towns retool and revitalize.
Restaurants and Retail
Cultivating coffee culture
Dutch Bros CEO discusses his strategy behind a new private-equity investment.
Riding the Wave
Bamboo Sushi founder seeks to change the way people think about seafood.
The Non-Foodie Restaurant Survival Guide
Flat sales and declining traffic spell tough times ahead for many in quick-service and casual dining.
For employers, times are tight
Inadequate training and an economic boom contribute to statewide labor shortages.
Tech
Blockchain venture studio to open in Portland
Business leaders aim to make Portland hub for blockchain revolution
Reality check
Digimarc wades into a hyper-competitive retail market to save in-person shopping.
Cyber crime busters: An inside look
An advanced threat research lab locates vulnerabilities in emerging technologies.
This week in tech
A roundup of acquisitions, new initiatives and events.
Energy and Environment
Forestry carbon offsets create opportunities for rural landowners
Tweaks to Oregon's cap and invest bill could generate revenue for forestry.
Benefit Company label marred by confusion and lax reporting practices
In Oregon and elsewhere, benefit companies go largely unregulated.
Superfund dispute rages as cleanup moves into the next phase
The subject of debate is a site managed by utility NW Natural.
Lawmakers and business leaders take on cap and invest proposals
Carbon reduction strategies take center stage at coastal legislative summmit.
