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Ryanair pilots strike in Germany, 4 other countries

August 10, 2018, 4:33pm Business Briefs

 Ryanair pilots in several European countries staged a strike over work conditions on Friday that prompted the budget carrier to cancel 400 flights. Read story

Jury: Monsanto must pay $289M in Roundup case

August 10, 2018, 4:33pm Business Briefs

 A San Francisco jury on Friday ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto to pay $289 million to a former school groundskeeper dying of cancer, saying the company's popular Roundup weed killer contributed to his disease. Read story

Bubble Wrap maker under investigation by the SEC

August 9, 2018, 9:57pm Business Briefs

The Bubble Wrap trademark holder and maker is under investigation by the Securities Exchange Commission. Read story

Adidas sees World Cup lift despite Nike’s dominance

August 9, 2018, 9:56pm Business Briefs

Adidas got a boost from the World Cup even though some of the traditional powerhouses it sponsors, including its home country Germany, flamed out early in the tournament. Read story

Jama Software’s co-founder and its CFO exit

August 9, 2018, 9:56pm Business Briefs

Jama Software is remaking its executive ranks after a blockbuster $200 million investment announced in June. Read story

Amazon may open Seattle health clinics for workers

August 9, 2018, 9:55pm Business Briefs

Amazon is weighing opening primary care clinics to treat employees at its Seattle headquarters, CNBC reported Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Read story

Columbia Credit Union set to open its 14th branch Monday

August 9, 2018, 6:01am Business

A new branch of Columbia Credit Union is slated to open Monday in Battle Ground, the company announced this week. Read story

Top executive sentenced in ‘Made in USA’ boots scheme

August 8, 2018, 4:47pm Business Briefs

 The top executive of a one-time leading manufacturer of boots for the U.S. military has been sentenced in a "Made in USA" scheme. Read story

Sources: Chicago Tribune owner Tronc eyes bid for company

August 8, 2018, 4:46pm Business Briefs

 Less than two months after selling the Los Angeles Times, Tronc is weighing an offer to sell the Chicago Tribune and the rest of its newspaper holdings to a private equity firm, sources close to the company said Wednesday. Read story

Concert venue planned for vacant Lloyd Center space

August 8, 2018, 4:44pm Business Briefs

 The vacant Nordstrom space at the Lloyd Center mall is about to get a lot louder. Read story