Mike Rogoway
@rogoway.bsky.social
Business writer, The Oregonian
Lip-Bu Tan's connection to ACM Research adds to mounting questions about how he is balancing his technology investments with his day job as Intel's CEO.
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Lip-Bu Tan's connection to ACM Research adds to mounting questions about how he is balancing his technology investments with his day job as Intel's CEO.
Reuters: Intel has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions.
Exclusive: Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say
Chipmaker Intel , has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to two sources with direct know...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Reuters: Intel has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions.
Reuters weighs in on the same issue: www.reuters.com/business/int...
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Reuters weighs in on the same issue: www.reuters.com/business/int...
NYT looks at potential conflicts between Lip-Bu Tan's role as Intel's CEO and his side gig as a chip industry investor.
Does the Job of C.E.O. or Private Investor Come First? Intel’s Chief Is Juggling That Question.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NYT looks at potential conflicts between Lip-Bu Tan's role as Intel's CEO and his side gig as a chip industry investor.
I really admire the state's determination, every year, to pitch Oregon's almanac and directory as a thoughtful Christmas gift.
But how many people *really* want a "legacy" Blue Book from, say, 2007, under the Christmas tree?
But how many people *really* want a "legacy" Blue Book from, say, 2007, under the Christmas tree?
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I really admire the state's determination, every year, to pitch Oregon's almanac and directory as a thoughtful Christmas gift.
But how many people *really* want a "legacy" Blue Book from, say, 2007, under the Christmas tree?
But how many people *really* want a "legacy" Blue Book from, say, 2007, under the Christmas tree?
Former Intel President Renée James sold her chip startup Ampere to SoftBank this year for $6.5B.
At the Oregon Leadership Summit this morning, James says she's starting a *new* company. She didn't offer any specifics but asked Oregon lawmakers why she should do it here, given taxes/regulation/etc
At the Oregon Leadership Summit this morning, James says she's starting a *new* company. She didn't offer any specifics but asked Oregon lawmakers why she should do it here, given taxes/regulation/etc
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Former Intel President Renée James sold her chip startup Ampere to SoftBank this year for $6.5B.
At the Oregon Leadership Summit this morning, James says she's starting a *new* company. She didn't offer any specifics but asked Oregon lawmakers why she should do it here, given taxes/regulation/etc
At the Oregon Leadership Summit this morning, James says she's starting a *new* company. She didn't offer any specifics but asked Oregon lawmakers why she should do it here, given taxes/regulation/etc
Fascinating to compare how the Oregon Business Plan views the state's economic issues (and potential solutions...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Fascinating to compare how the Oregon Business Plan views the state's economic issues (and potential solutions...
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I asked the State Department about this. Here's the response:
"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens."
"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens."
Taiwanese authorities raid Intel exec’s home, seize his computers
The case could have geopolitical implications since the U.S. government is Intel's largest shareholder.
www.oregonlive.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I asked the State Department about this. Here's the response:
"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens."
"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens."
Intel shares up 10% this morning
A potential breakthrough for Intel, from a reputable source.
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Intel shares up 10% this morning
A potential breakthrough for Intel, from a reputable source.
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A potential breakthrough for Intel, from a reputable source.
Intel acknowledges hiring former TSMC exec Wei-Jen Lo and says it acted properly.
“Based on everything we know today, we see no merit to the allegations involving Wei-Jen, and he continues to have our full support," says CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
“Based on everything we know today, we see no merit to the allegations involving Wei-Jen, and he continues to have our full support," says CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Intel CEO defends hiring former TSMC exec: ‘He continues to have our full support’
TSMC sued the executive this week, alleging he violated a nondisclosure agreement by joining Intel.
www.oregonlive.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Intel acknowledges hiring former TSMC exec Wei-Jen Lo and says it acted properly.
“Based on everything we know today, we see no merit to the allegations involving Wei-Jen, and he continues to have our full support," says CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
“Based on everything we know today, we see no merit to the allegations involving Wei-Jen, and he continues to have our full support," says CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Ampere says it has completed its $6.5B sale to SoftBank.
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Ampere says it has completed its $6.5B sale to SoftBank.
Major exposé in Rolling Stone on Morrow County, the nitrates disaster and Amazon's role in the community:
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Major exposé in Rolling Stone on Morrow County, the nitrates disaster and Amazon's role in the community:
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
Governor Tina Kotek announced today she received a verbal demobilization order from the U.S. Northern Command for the 200 Oregon National Guard members.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Governor Tina Kotek announced today she received a verbal demobilization order from the U.S. Northern Command for the 200 Oregon National Guard members.
Here are the details on PowerLattice (now HQ'd in Vancouver), which emerged from stealth today with a $25m round:
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November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Here are the details on PowerLattice (now HQ'd in Vancouver), which emerged from stealth today with a $25m round:
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It's been about 24 hours since this layoff notice appeared. Still no similar notices in Intel's other major U.S. sites (Arizona, California and New Mexico.)
Intel didn't respond yesterday to a question about whether it plans to cut jobs in those locations, too.
Intel didn't respond yesterday to a question about whether it plans to cut jobs in those locations, too.
Intel lays off 669 more Oregon workers as local headcount dwindles
An $8.9 billion infusion from the Trump administration hasn't stopped Intel from bleeding jobs.
www.oregonlive.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's been about 24 hours since this layoff notice appeared. Still no similar notices in Intel's other major U.S. sites (Arizona, California and New Mexico.)
Intel didn't respond yesterday to a question about whether it plans to cut jobs in those locations, too.
Intel didn't respond yesterday to a question about whether it plans to cut jobs in those locations, too.
This leaves Intel with a little more than 16,000 Oregon workers, fewer than at any point since 2012.
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This leaves Intel with a little more than 16,000 Oregon workers, fewer than at any point since 2012.
Intel says it's laying off 669 more Oregon workers this fall.
Total Washington County layoffs this year now top 3,000.
Total Washington County layoffs this year now top 3,000.
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Intel says it's laying off 669 more Oregon workers this fall.
Total Washington County layoffs this year now top 3,000.
Total Washington County layoffs this year now top 3,000.
Al Thomas made the most of the wonderful place where we live -- and provided a path for many others to enjoy the outdoors, too. Great guy, great journalist.
Former Columbian outdoors writer Allen Thomas dies
Allen Thomas, outdoor writer for The Columbian for four decades, died Thursday of leukemia. He was 73.
www.columbian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Al Thomas made the most of the wonderful place where we live -- and provided a path for many others to enjoy the outdoors, too. Great guy, great journalist.
Another death from someone trying to cross the tracks in this incredibly dangerous area.
(In June I wrote that there were two different types of train but there are, of course, three -- MAX, Amtrak and freight.)
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
(In June I wrote that there were two different types of train but there are, of course, three -- MAX, Amtrak and freight.)
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Another death from someone trying to cross the tracks in this incredibly dangerous area.
(In June I wrote that there were two different types of train but there are, of course, three -- MAX, Amtrak and freight.)
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
(In June I wrote that there were two different types of train but there are, of course, three -- MAX, Amtrak and freight.)
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
The WSJ visits Hermiston to look at the impact of Amazon's local data centers:
What Happened When Small-Town America Became Data Center, U.S.A.
Business is surging for contractors and bars. Out-of-town workers are flooding hotels and RV parks. Cash is flooding into government coffers. But the newfound prosperity comes with costs.
www.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The WSJ visits Hermiston to look at the impact of Amazon's local data centers:
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling on Friday
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Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut said she'll issue a final decision by end of day Friday.
www.oregonlive.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling on Friday
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Gloo, which makes technology for churches and other faith-based organizations, hopes to raise $100m+ in an IPO that would value the business at $874m. Its executive chairman is Pat Gelsinger, Intel's former CEO.
via Reuters.
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via Reuters.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Gloo, which makes technology for churches and other faith-based organizations, hopes to raise $100m+ in an IPO that would value the business at $874m. Its executive chairman is Pat Gelsinger, Intel's former CEO.
via Reuters.
www.reuters.com/technology/g...
via Reuters.
www.reuters.com/technology/g...