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Business Briefs

Financial firm Nvoicepay part of $255M acquisition

May 13, 2019, 4:27pm Business

The sale of Beaverton startup Nvoicepay earlier this year was worth somewhere close to $255 million, according to a new regulatory filing. Read story

Oregon cites dairies for manure violations

May 13, 2019, 4:26pm Business

SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Agriculture issued four dozen fines, citations and warnings to dairies and other confined animal feeding operations last year, many for unauthorized manure discharges. Read story

Apple revamps TV app for direct subscriptions

May 13, 2019, 4:25pm Business

NEW YORK -- Apple users will be able to subscribe to HBO, Showtime and other channels directly through Apple's new TV app, bypassing the need to download or launch a separate app. Read story

Guns N’ Roses sues over beer name

May 13, 2019, 6:04am Business

The rock band Guns N' Roses is accusing a Colorado brewery of piggybacking off their fame to sell beer and merchandise. Read story

Netflix buys children’s media brand StoryBots

May 13, 2019, 6:03am Business

Netflix Inc. acquired the StoryBots children's media brand as the world's largest streaming service prepares to challenge rival Walt Disney Co.'s kid-friendly online platform scheduled to start in November. Read story

Lions Gate is in talks for Starz expansion

May 13, 2019, 6:02am Business

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., the studio behind "John Wick" and the "Hunger Games" movies, is in talks with potential partners to fund its international expansion, people familiar with the matter said. Read story

Clark County Business Briefing

May 13, 2019, 6:00am Business

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Schick owner buys Harry’s in new shaving war alliance

May 11, 2019, 6:03am Business

NEW YORK -- The owner of Schick razors is acquiring upstart shaving company Harry's for $1.37 billion, continuing a trend of consolidation in the shaving industry, where established brands have struggled with the rise of digital-savvy newcomers. Read story

Nation’s third-largest coal firm files for bankruptcy

May 11, 2019, 6:02am Business

GILLETTE, Wyo. -- The nation's third-largest coal company by production volume filed for bankruptcy Friday as utility companies increasingly turn to gas-fired generation and renewable energy for electricity. Read story

Parr Lumber Co. acquires Trus-Way facilities in state

May 10, 2019, 4:23pm Business

Hillsboro, Ore.-based Parr Lumber Co. announced Friday it had signed an agreement with Trus-Way Inc. of Vancouver and Trus-Way Tri-Cities Inc. for the acquisition of their manufacturing facilities in Washington. Read story