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Business Briefs

Oregon IoT startup Rigado raises $15M for new hires

June 25, 2018, 5:55am Business Briefs

Businesses have grown accustomed to renting software, paying for it month-by-month through a subscription. Read story

Portland likely to limit plastic straws, other waste

June 25, 2018, 5:55am Business Briefs

 Portlanders should get ready to ditch their drinking straws -- the plastic ones, at least. Read story

Amazon plans $325 million distribution center

June 22, 2018, 5:01pm Business Briefs

 A $325 million Amazon facility being built near Birmingham will initially employ 1,500 people fulfilling orders, and the workforce could swell even more, the online retailer and local officials said Friday. Read story

TSA: Store protein powder in your checked bags

June 22, 2018, 5:00pm Business Briefs

 The Transportation Security Administration plans to add another item to the gels, liquids and laptops requiring additional scrutiny for U.S.-bound airline passengers -- powders. Read story

Car2go bringing bike racks back to its Portland fleet

June 22, 2018, 5:00pm Business Briefs

 Car2Go, the on-demand car rental program, is bringing bike racks back to some of its Portland cars. Read story

FDA eyes added-sugar label for maple syrup, honey

June 21, 2018, 4:34pm Business

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its plan to require that pure maple syrup and honey be labeled as containing added sugars. Read story

Insitu wins contract with Interior to fight wildfires

June 21, 2018, 4:33pm Business

Local drone maker Insitu has officially landed a contract with the U.S. Department of Interior to help fight wildfires across the country. Read story

Banfield honored for community efforts

June 21, 2018, 4:33pm Business

Banfield Pet Hospital was honored this week for its volunteer and community service efforts. Read story

Disney raises its bid for Fox to $71 billion

June 20, 2018, 5:27pm Business Briefs

 Bidding for 21st Century Fox reached a new peak Wednesday when Walt Disney announced it was upping its offer to $71 billion, days after Comcast's competing offer of $65 billion. Read story

AMC Theatres unveils rival to MoviePass

June 20, 2018, 5:23pm Business Briefs

 AMC Theatres, the world's largest movie theater chain, on Wednesday unveiled a $20-a-month subscription service to rival the flagging MoviePass. Read story