Mike Rogoway
@rogoway.bsky.social
Business writer, The Oregonian
a) Everyone has known for a long time that the NBA was going to demand Moda renovations
b) The city/state/county had no one to deal with while the ownership was in flux
c) Now that there's a (almost) a new owner, someone (the league? the new owner?) apparently wants immediate action.
b) The city/state/county had no one to deal with while the ownership was in flux
c) Now that there's a (almost) a new owner, someone (the league? the new owner?) apparently wants immediate action.
I don’t think it’s helping build public support that there are no details or renderings about what this $600 million would pay for. Lots of educated guesses, but that’s all they are.
Hooboy, @billoram.bsky.social making me care about sports. 😬 (Yes, I had to Google "Clay Bennett.")
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
a) Everyone has known for a long time that the NBA was going to demand Moda renovations
b) The city/state/county had no one to deal with while the ownership was in flux
c) Now that there's a (almost) a new owner, someone (the league? the new owner?) apparently wants immediate action.
b) The city/state/county had no one to deal with while the ownership was in flux
c) Now that there's a (almost) a new owner, someone (the league? the new owner?) apparently wants immediate action.
Reuters says Intel's deal to buy SambaNova is off.
The chipmaker would invest $100m-$150m instead, according to Reuters.
(Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is, of course, an SambaNova investor and the company's chairman.)
The chipmaker would invest $100m-$150m instead, according to Reuters.
(Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is, of course, an SambaNova investor and the company's chairman.)
Exclusive: Vista Equity Partners and Intel to lead investment in AI chip startup SambaNova, sources say
Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is leading a new funding round of over $350 million in artificial intelligence chip startup SambaNova Systems, marking a rare departure from its traditional f...
www.reuters.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Reuters says Intel's deal to buy SambaNova is off.
The chipmaker would invest $100m-$150m instead, according to Reuters.
(Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is, of course, an SambaNova investor and the company's chairman.)
The chipmaker would invest $100m-$150m instead, according to Reuters.
(Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is, of course, an SambaNova investor and the company's chairman.)
The NBA has Portland at a distinct disadvantage. With employment and business activity down and its national reputation damaged, the city can ill-afford to lose a major franchise.
Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
The Trail Blazers' efforts to secure $600 million in public funding for arena renovations seen as essential to keeping the team in Portland have hit a snag.
New tonight as as the team faces a shrinking window at the Oregon Legislature:
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
New tonight as as the team faces a shrinking window at the Oregon Legislature:
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers’ future in Portland less clear than ever as arena efforts meet resistance | Bill Oram
The team is trying to secure $600 million in funding from the city, state and Multnomah County before the end of the legislature's 35-day session.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The NBA has Portland at a distinct disadvantage. With employment and business activity down and its national reputation damaged, the city can ill-afford to lose a major franchise.
Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
Portland -- and MultCo, and the state -- do have leverage. It'll be interesting how and if they coordinate to use it.
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
Here's the concept for the new Lloyd Center. We also now know the main mall will shut down at some point this year, and yes, the whole thing is slated for demolition, including the ice rink:
‘Save Lloyd’ pushes back as owners move forward with teardown of mall and its ice rink
The master plan dedicates about 23% of the Lloyd Center redevelopment for courtyards, plazas and green space, including a 2.3‑acre urban park.
www.oregonlive.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Here's the concept for the new Lloyd Center. We also now know the main mall will shut down at some point this year, and yes, the whole thing is slated for demolition, including the ice rink:
Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
“The more you can build community, the better."
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‘What a thrill’: Former Power general manager comments on the reincarnation of the WNBA in Portland
Portland Power general manager Linda Weston said she's watching the start of the Fire's return to the WNBA with admiration.
www.oregonlive.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Fun to see Linda Weston reflect on the early days of professional women's basketball in Portland, and her take on the Fire's launch.
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
“The more you can build community, the better."
via @nikstreng.bsky.social
For decades Nike has repeated a mantra: Workers in its Asian factories make double the minimum wages.
@matthewkish.bsky.social shows that isn't so.
That leaves many workers struggling to get by, some earning as little as $150 a month.
@matthewkish.bsky.social shows that isn't so.
That leaves many workers struggling to get by, some earning as little as $150 a month.
Nike says its factory workers make nearly double the minimum wage. In Indonesia, workers say, ‘It’s not true’
The Oregonian/OregonLive spoke with roughly 100 workers in Nike’s second-largest production hub. None said they made anywhere near twice the minimum wage.
www.oregonlive.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
For decades Nike has repeated a mantra: Workers in its Asian factories make double the minimum wages.
@matthewkish.bsky.social shows that isn't so.
That leaves many workers struggling to get by, some earning as little as $150 a month.
@matthewkish.bsky.social shows that isn't so.
That leaves many workers struggling to get by, some earning as little as $150 a month.
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
The family has a pending asylum claim. Read my story to find out more: ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The family has a pending asylum claim. Read my story to find out more: ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
Wall Street analysts say the gaffe raises doubts about Intel's ability to deliver on its turnaround plan.
Intel shares plunge after company admits being caught shorthanded on chip supply
The chipmaker was “caught massively off guard," raising questions about its comeback strategy.
www.oregonlive.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Wall Street analysts say the gaffe raises doubts about Intel's ability to deliver on its turnaround plan.
Intel shares had been on a tear but the stock slid 13% this afternoon after executives admitted they had badly underestimated demand from data centers.
“We are working aggressively to address this and better support our customers’ needs going forward," CEO Lip-Bu Tan told investors.
“We are working aggressively to address this and better support our customers’ needs going forward," CEO Lip-Bu Tan told investors.
Intel’s middling financial results are reality check for chipmaker and its shareholders
Shares fell 13% after executives acknowledged they don't have enough chips to meet customers' demand.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Intel shares had been on a tear but the stock slid 13% this afternoon after executives admitted they had badly underestimated demand from data centers.
“We are working aggressively to address this and better support our customers’ needs going forward," CEO Lip-Bu Tan told investors.
“We are working aggressively to address this and better support our customers’ needs going forward," CEO Lip-Bu Tan told investors.
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
Do you rent (or do you have friend who rents) on Burnside Street in Portland?
I'd like to chat with you (or said friend) for a story, preferably by the end of the month.
Please shoot me an email -- jbach@oregonian.com -- to set up a time to talk.
Thanks!
@oregonian.com
I'd like to chat with you (or said friend) for a story, preferably by the end of the month.
Please shoot me an email -- jbach@oregonian.com -- to set up a time to talk.
Thanks!
@oregonian.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Do you rent (or do you have friend who rents) on Burnside Street in Portland?
I'd like to chat with you (or said friend) for a story, preferably by the end of the month.
Please shoot me an email -- jbach@oregonian.com -- to set up a time to talk.
Thanks!
@oregonian.com
I'd like to chat with you (or said friend) for a story, preferably by the end of the month.
Please shoot me an email -- jbach@oregonian.com -- to set up a time to talk.
Thanks!
@oregonian.com
Another $30M for chip architecture startup AheadComputing, which has grown from 80 employees last spring to 118 now. Most work at its Beaverton HQ.
AheadComputing is among several young companies in the Portland area focused on semiconductor innovation.
AheadComputing is among several young companies in the Portland area focused on semiconductor innovation.
Oregon startup AheadComputing raises another $30 million for new chip architecture
It's one of several young Oregon companies focused on new semiconductor technologies.
www.oregonlive.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Another $30M for chip architecture startup AheadComputing, which has grown from 80 employees last spring to 118 now. Most work at its Beaverton HQ.
AheadComputing is among several young companies in the Portland area focused on semiconductor innovation.
AheadComputing is among several young companies in the Portland area focused on semiconductor innovation.
Intel shares up 11% this morning at $53.87.
January is the first time in 2+ years that the stock has topped $50.
Intel is being buoyed by analyst upgrades, optimism over foundry work with Apple and expectations that AI demand will spill over to Intel's CPUs.
Intel reports Q4 numbers tomorrow.
January is the first time in 2+ years that the stock has topped $50.
Intel is being buoyed by analyst upgrades, optimism over foundry work with Apple and expectations that AI demand will spill over to Intel's CPUs.
Intel reports Q4 numbers tomorrow.
January 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Intel shares up 11% this morning at $53.87.
January is the first time in 2+ years that the stock has topped $50.
Intel is being buoyed by analyst upgrades, optimism over foundry work with Apple and expectations that AI demand will spill over to Intel's CPUs.
Intel reports Q4 numbers tomorrow.
January is the first time in 2+ years that the stock has topped $50.
Intel is being buoyed by analyst upgrades, optimism over foundry work with Apple and expectations that AI demand will spill over to Intel's CPUs.
Intel reports Q4 numbers tomorrow.
Gov. Tina Kotek has named a panel of climate and energy professionals to study data centers' impact on Oregon's environment and energy supply, and to issue recommendations.
The panel won't, however, make recommendations about the enormous tax breaks that bring data centers to Oregon.
The panel won't, however, make recommendations about the enormous tax breaks that bring data centers to Oregon.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek names panel to study data centers’ impact: ‘We must have frank conversations’
The workgroup will consider data centers’ impact on climate and energy, but the industry’s huge tax breaks aren’t on the agenda.
www.oregonlive.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Gov. Tina Kotek has named a panel of climate and energy professionals to study data centers' impact on Oregon's environment and energy supply, and to issue recommendations.
The panel won't, however, make recommendations about the enormous tax breaks that bring data centers to Oregon.
The panel won't, however, make recommendations about the enormous tax breaks that bring data centers to Oregon.
Reposted by Mike Rogoway
Google execs say they are all about transparency.
Their track record says otherwise. They tried to keep their water use secret. The Oregonian had to sue to make that information public.
This was one Google executive’s response when I pressed him about the lawsuit.
Their track record says otherwise. They tried to keep their water use secret. The Oregonian had to sue to make that information public.
This was one Google executive’s response when I pressed him about the lawsuit.
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Google execs say they are all about transparency.
Their track record says otherwise. They tried to keep their water use secret. The Oregonian had to sue to make that information public.
This was one Google executive’s response when I pressed him about the lawsuit.
Their track record says otherwise. They tried to keep their water use secret. The Oregonian had to sue to make that information public.
This was one Google executive’s response when I pressed him about the lawsuit.
For sure. But he was a little gassed on that last drive
December 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
For sure. But he was a little gassed on that last drive
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.
ACM opened a sales and service office in Oregon two years ago, near Intel's major research fab.
Semiconductor equipment firm says it will employ 50 at new Hillsboro facility
The company makes its tools in China but is moving to expand in North America.
www.oregonlive.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
ACM opened a sales and service office in Oregon two years ago, near Intel's major research fab.
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...
www.reuters.com
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...
Also: Intel has laid off 59 more workers in the Bay Area, according to new filings in California. Most of those cuts are at the HQ in Santa Clara.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Also: Intel has laid off 59 more workers in the Bay Area, according to new filings in California. Most of those cuts are at the HQ in Santa Clara.
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.
It proves there *is* a market for this!
I was thinking it was perhaps some long-running inside joke (that I wasn't insidery enough to get.)
I was thinking it was perhaps some long-running inside joke (that I wasn't insidery enough to get.)
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It proves there *is* a market for this!
I was thinking it was perhaps some long-running inside joke (that I wasn't insidery enough to get.)
I was thinking it was perhaps some long-running inside joke (that I wasn't insidery enough to get.)