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Vacant office buildings dot Portland suburban areas
By Ryan Frank, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 7:26PM
Barry Menashe's offices are among 14 major office buildings around Portland that sit completely vacant, symbols of an economy running on empty. In total, the buildings add up to more than 1 million square feet and roughly 4,000 desks that aren't filled by an employed worker. Full story »
Barry Menashe's empty Hillsboro office buildings and 13 others in Portland
By Ryan Frank, The Oregonian
March 21, 2010, 11:50AM
FRONT PORCH BLOG: Portland investor Barry Menashe's Credence Systems' complex in Hillsboro provides a stark example of the market: 184,000 square feet of empty offices. Full story »
Marketer paying tourists $50 to stay at Portland hotels
By Joe Rojas-Burke, The Oregonian
March 21, 2010, 11:09AM
Travel Portland, the nonprofit organization that markets the city, is making headlines for once again offering tourists $50 in cash when they book a room at participating Portland-area hotels. Full story »
Oregon scientists seek defense against crop-destroying fruit flies
By Eric Mortenson, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 7:30PM
Since the fly's surprise and destructive appearance last August, the state's leading entomologists have been engaged in a frantic, crash course to find it, understand it and control it. Full story »
'Bug lady' gets down and dirty with invading Asian flies
By Eric Mortenson, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 6:42PM
A retired colleague stops by Amy Dreves's office at Oregon State University with an idea. How about spraying a non-poisonous, dusty clay compound on the berries? Full story »
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Surprise fees can sting even wary consumers
By Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 4:30PM
COMPLAINT DESK: Businesses need to be clear about charges -- whether in signs, sales pitches or contracts -- otherwise, customers may have grounds to fight surprise fees. Full story »
Reviewing your new Oregon College Savings Plan
By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 4:21PM
IT'S ONLY MONEY: With insurance giant TIAA-CREF taking over management of the $500 million fund, we'll help you wade through the choices. Full story »
Tillamook cheddar takes top honors
By Noelle Crombie, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 11:55AM
Tillamook's mild cheddar wins a gold medal at an international cheese contest. Full story »
Tourney's Web stream proves popular distraction
By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 8:45AM
CBS says the first day of the tourney drew 3 million viewers, 11 percent more than last year. Full story »
Washington County officials to mediate Tualatin urban renewal dispute
By Ryan Frank, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 8:23AM
FRONT PORCH BLOG: Washington County will try to work out an agreement between the City of Tualatin that wants to extend its urban renewal district and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue officials who want to limit the limitations on their budget. Full story »
State of Oregon warns about property tax reduction scams
By Ryan Frank, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 8:17AM
FRONT PORCH BLOG: Be careful of companies with official-sound names offering to help you reduce your property taxes for a fee. There is no need to pay for such services. Misleading mailers can look like official government agency documents. Full story »
A Damascus farmer's ideas on sustainable urban agriculture are breaking new ground
By Dana Tims, The Oregonian
March 20, 2010, 3:02AM
Larry Thompson envisions the day when farms are classified as an urban economic use akin to commercial or industrial activity. Full story »
Hillsboro hopes its electric charging stations entice alternative-energy industry
By Casey Parks, The Oregonian
March 19, 2010, 10:00PM
The city known for high-tech industry has been low-key about its sustainability efforts. But by installing more than a dozen electric-vehicle charging stations, Hillsboro is calling out for alternative-enery industries. Full story »
EADS may take another try at tanker contract
By The Associated Press
March 19, 2010, 8:37PM
Aerospace and defense company EADS said today it is considering a new bid for a $35 billion Pentagon contract for midair refueling tankers but will only compete if it has a fair chance against rival Boeing Co. Full story »
Industry notes
By Mark Graves, The Oregonian
March 19, 2010, 7:23PM
Awards, Portland-area real estate transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Full story »
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