by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | NW Regional Business News
A bill that would have opened the door to an integrated Western energy market — a concept with considerable support in Oregon, which could join in — has failed again in California. It was a defeat for Gov. Jerry Brown, who has pushed to expand the California...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | NW Regional Business News
A second sweeping lawsuit has been filed against Nike Inc. in the wake of reports about a “boys’ club” culture at the sportswear company. This time, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of the company’s shareholders, not former employees. It targets...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | NW Regional Business News
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering two versions of an “exit fee” that would be charged to customers in San Jose and other localities that set up community-owned electric systems that could be cheaper and cleaner than PG&E power....
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | NW Regional Business News
Starbucks Inc. will open its third Reserve Roastery on Thursday – this time in Milan, Italy. Starbucks opened its Shanghai roastery in December. The opening in Italy is a milestone for former CEO Howard Schultz because it was in Milan where he was first inspired to...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | NW Regional Business News
Dr. Yong Shin knew he wanted to be a heart surgeon from the age of 11. Since 2009, he has served as chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, a top-ranked program in the U.S. Read the original: A Portland heart surgeon explains...
