A $2.5 million bond has been set for Willard Gary Black, the co-owner of Old Hickory Tannery, who is charged in the fatal shooting of his business partner, 59-year-old Robert Arguelles.

Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground on the modernization of Cleveland High School for Portland Public Schools on June 12. The project will replace the existing school with an approximately 300,000-square-foot high school on the same Southeast Portland site, along with upgrades to the athletics stadium and Powell Park fields. Construction is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2029.

Schattdecor SE said it is setting the course for the company’s continued strategic development by reorganizing responsibilities within its executive board.

Krawczyk will be responsible for leading RYAM’s operations and business activities while working closely with the Board and its external advisors as part of RYAM’s exploration of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Showcase Furniture has highlighted increasing customer interest in farmhouse-inspired kitchen seating as homeowners seek furniture styles that combine traditional design influences with practical everyday use. The company’s observations reflect changing customer preferences toward furniture that supports comfort, functionality, and visual consistency within modern residential spaces.

Genesis Products has launched NextRun, a kitchen-at-a-time, door-and-drawer-front program, designed to streamline sourcing and delivery for distribution partners, cabinet manufacturers, and closet dealers serving the kitchen and closet market.

Hunt Forest Products is encouraging Olla mill employees to apply for open positions within the company if they are qualified

The countdown to IWF 2026 has begun and Think Lightweight said it plans to make a bold statement at North America’s largest woodworking event. From August 25–28, 2026, visitors attending the International Woodworking Fair 2026 in Atlanta will have the opportunity to explore smarter lightweight solutions, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and two brand-new product launches.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Persistent affordability challenges and rising economic uncertainty are squeezing housing conditions, with weakening labor markets and plummeting immigration dampening household growth, according to a new report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. The State of the Nation’s Housing 2026 report also finds that construction activity has softened, cost burdens for both renters and homeowners continue to climb, and federal assistance is profoundly underfunded.