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GM recalling more than 600,000 trucks and SUVs

October 31, 2019, 8:45pm Business Briefs

DETROIT -- General Motors is recalling more than 600,000 four-wheel drive trucks and SUVs because a software error could activate the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash. Read story

Philadelphia manager fired by Starbucks sues

October 31, 2019, 8:44pm Business Briefs

PHILADELPHIA -- A regional Starbucks manager fired after the high-profile arrests of two black men at one of the coffee shops in Philadelphia has filed a wrongful termination suit against the company. Read story

Port survey seeks input on its Terminal 1 project

October 31, 2019, 8:43pm Business Briefs

The Port of Vancouver published an online survey to gather public feedback about preferences for restaurants, events and nonfood vendors for a proposed public market that would be the centerpiece of the Terminal 1 project at the waterfront. Read story

Vancouver port seeks public input for Terminal 1 restaurants, events

October 31, 2019, 4:41pm Business

The Port of Vancouver published an online survey to gather public feedback about preferences for restaurants, events and non-food vendors for a proposed public market that would be the centerpiece of the Terminal 1 project at the Waterfront Vancouver. Read story

Starbucks ends fiscal year on a high note

October 31, 2019, 6:04am Business

SEATTLE -- Starbucks Corp. ended its fiscal year on a high note as new drinks and more efficient stores drew in U.S. customers. Read story

Columbia Sportswear beats Street forecasts

October 31, 2019, 6:03am Business

PORTLAND -- Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $119.3 million. Read story

Modest Q3 growth rate for economy at 1.9%

October 31, 2019, 6:02am Business

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy slowed to a modest growth rate of 1.9 percent in the summer as consumer spending downshifted and businesses continued to trim their investments in response to trade war uncertainty and a weakening global economy. Read story

Lowe’s cuts products containing chemical

October 31, 2019, 6:01am Business

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Home improvement retailer Lowe's is phasing out carpets and rugs that contain a group of potentially harmful industrial chemicals that have been turning up in drinking water and some foods. Read story

Friends of Carpenter event raises $106,705

October 31, 2019, 6:00am Business

Friends of the Carpenter raised $106,705 at an annual fundraiser dinner and auction on Friday to support its ministry services, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Read story

Pendleton mill workers hold informational picket

October 29, 2019, 8:10pm Business

Workers at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal planned to stage an informational picket Tuesday in the midst of negotiations over a new contract. Read story