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Columbia Credit Union hires Bob Adams
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Bob Adams as vice president of Columbia Wealth Management. He will work through Cetera Advisor Networks to lead the credit union’s team of four […]
OP-ED: Printing giant adapting in Information Age
Dear Mr. Berko: In January 2013, I had a $2,050 cash balance in my individual retirement account from a preferred stock that was partially called away. So I bought 200 […]
OP-ED: Investment in offshore drilling company would be big risk
Dear Mr. Berko: Like many retirees, we need to increase our income, which for years came from 4 and 5 percent yields on our certificates of deposit. We’re 75 and […]
OP-ED: Volatile September market is true to form
In my September column, I warned that September (and October) could be down months, with a correction of 5-7 percent possible. I thought that this pullback should be used as […]
OP-ED: Implant manufacturer is impressive
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife, who has had a bad back for 12 years, finally had back surgery. The doctor, who is a close friend, used a product made by […]
Columbia Credit hires Tracie Jellison
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Tracie Jellison as vice president, business lending. She has 25 years of sales and financial relationship management experience. Jellison will develop a new commercial […]
OP-ED: Rough waves likely ahead for SeaWorld
Dear Mr. Berko: SeaWorld’s stock crashed from $30 to $20 in one day because of lower revenues and earnings. My broker thinks this is a good buying opportunity. He believes […]
OP-ED: Lamenting losses from a Ponzi scheme
Dear Mr. Berko: Almost 10 years ago, my folks invested $145,000 in a high-yield certificate of deposit offered by Allen Stanford and lost it all. My dad was so upset […]
OP-ED: United Technologies Corp. is ‘a jim-dandy’
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m considering the purchase of 500 shares of TECO Energy because I’m attracted to its 5 percent payout and its potential growth in prosperous Florida. But my […]
Gayle Smith hired by Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Gayle Smith recently was hired by Columbia Credit Union as vice president/branch manager of the Battle Ground branch. She will manage daily operations and be responsible for the branch’s […]
Columbia Credit Union promotes Tabitha Presser
FINANCE Tabitha Presser recently was promoted to vice president/branch manager of Columbia Credit Union’s Washougal branch. On top of developing and initiating plans for staff leadership and development, she will […]
OP-ED: DuPont’s performance has been far from explosive
Dear Mr. Berko: In 1996, my father passed away, and one of the three stocks I inherited was E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. At that time, my 110 […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
