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LeBron James unveils new signature Nike shoe; grand jury won't indict former Urban Airship CEO: business news briefing [The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.](Oregonian (Portland, OR) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sept. 17--Here are the Oregon business headlines you need to see before you start your day. Get this news delivered to your inbox twice daily by subscribing to the business update email newsletter. ------ Meanwhile, employers added an estimated 2,900 new jobs in August, according to the monthly Oregon jobs report. The grand opening of the Nyberg Rivers development in Tualatin will begin with the unveiling of a 9-foot mastodon sculpture today in front of Cabela's. On Aug. 30, Solano, a 31-year-old Beaverton mom, opened La Vida Veggie, a Latin-inspired cafe that specializes in organic, raw, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Why Bethany might be the wealthiest place in Oregon A recent study based on U.S. census data shows Bethany as having the highest median household income in the state. In desire for homeownership, millennials not so different after all, study finds A new survey suggests millennials still want to buy houses, and the biggest share say their next home will be in the suburbs rather than the city. At a glimpse: manufacturing, education and business hiring rises in Oregon Most of Oregon's major employment sectors gained jobs in August, adding a combined 2,900 jobs. BPA hiring scandal fallout continues: Agency facing more lawsuits alleging discrimination and retaliation Bonneville Power Administration says it has completed a remediation process to redress its violations of federal hiring policies between 2010 and 2013. But the power marketing agency faces a growing number of lawsuits from past job applicants and employees claiming they were discriminated or retaliated against. U.S. poverty rate falls for the first time in 7 years Moreover, the number of children under 18 in poverty declined from the previous year for the first time since 2000, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. GMO labeling backers add $1.3 million to ballot initiative campaign The No on 92 GMO labeling initiative got a $1.3 million infusion late Monday from an organic soap manufacturer and a health web site. Oregon tech employment hits 12-year high as software plays a growing role Software now accounts for 40 percent of all Oregon tech jobs, up from just 25 percent as recently as 10 years ago. Sunset Cycles in Bethany may close as owner looks to retire The bike shop in Bethany Village shopping center will close if the owner doesn't find a buyer before Oct. 31. Grand jury declines to indict Portland tech entrepreneur Scott Kveton Washington County prosecutors had previously declined to pursue charges in prior sexual assault claims brought by a former girlfriend. Portland Trail Blazers forge partnership with Daimler Trucks, including 'Threes for Trees' promotion Every time a Blazers player makes a three-pointer in a game, the Blazers and Daimler will partner with Friends of Trees to plant three new trees along the Sandy River Delta. LeBron 12 shoe unveiling: Nike and LeBron James, by the numbers Nike brought NBA superstar LeBron James to its headquarters near Beaverton on Tuesday to unveil its LeBron 12 shoes, the latest edition of James' signature footwear. Cabela's grand opening already has first person in line: Lisa Ezell from Beaverton (video) Lisa Ezell was riding the exercise bike at 24 Hour Fitness when her husband called. The conversation was short. He told her Cabela's grand opening was Thursday. The first 500 people in line would get something good. Go. LeBron 12: LeBron James visits Oregon to show off Nike's newest hightop The stakes are high commercially, and athletically. James only wore his last shoe, the LeBron 11, intermittently last season and he acknowledged Tuesday that there were issues with the fit. -- Elliot Njus ___ (c)2014 The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Visit The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) at www.oregonian.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |