A Crisis of Care
Oregon is rolling out new child care supports — including a $100 million investment — but advocates say the funding is ‘just a drop in the bucket’ for a crisis that’s hampering economic growth around the state.
Adrien Bennings Brings ‘Passion for People’ to PCC
The college’s new president says the school faces a ‘great opportunity’ to reinvent itself.
Enrollment Blues
Head counts at Oregon’s community colleges was in a slow pattern of decline when the COVID-19 pandemic hit — and they’ve yet to bounce back.
The Long Shot
John Johnson is taking the reins at Portland State’s athletic department at a time of existential questions for PSU — and for college sports as a whole. Can he right...
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Politics
Oregon-China Partnerships ‘Should Go On’ Despite Tensions, Chinese Consul General Says
The Chinese consul general to San Fransisco discusses how chilly U.S.-China relations will, and won’t, impact trade with Oregon.
Betsy Johnson: Oregon Voters ‘Feeling Left Out’
The unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate says doing away with regulations and partisanship will get Oregon on the right track.
McLeod-Skinner, Kotek Clinch Nominations as Oregon Counts Primary Ballots
Early primary results show success for progressive Democrats, a crowded Republican Field — and outstanding ballots from Clackamas County
How Governor Hopefuls Say They Would Shape Oregon’s Economy
Oregon’s top 5 gubernatorial candidates weigh in on issues impacting Oregon’s economic future.
Economy
Prominent Northwest Credit Unions Plan Merger
The merger follows a greater national trend of consolidation among financial institutions.
Portland Racial Equity Nonprofit to Offer Basic Income Program
More than 100 Portland businesses have contributed to Brown Hope’s fund, which will launch in 2023
Tactics: Written on the Wind
Shaun Gibbs, executive director of the South Coast Development Council, talks about what’s next for the region
A Novel Development
The Malheur Enterprise kept a critical eye on a local legislator’s business dealings for years. Then the paper went up…
Restaurants and Retail
Instacart Now Accepting Oregon SNAP
Over 100 Oregon grocers, including Albertsons Company stores, are among the first to accept payments.
Former Guinness Head Brewer to Direct New Aviation Distillery
OB spoke to Hollie Stephenson about her vision for the distillery and visitors center, and how she’s settling into Portland.
Under New Ownership Model, Grand Central Can’t Be Bought or Sold
CEO Claire Randall says the company will launch a capital campaign to fund its leadership transition.
A Tale of Two Cities
As downtown Portland businesses shutter, Beaverton’s Old Town is enjoying a renaissance. Will the west-side suburbs lure businesses for keeps?
Professional Services
Death Care Goes Green
Oregon becomes the third state in the nation to allow human composting, representing a wider turn towards ecological burial options in the death care industry.
Tactics — Elisabeth Kramer, day-of wedding coordinator
The journalist-turned-wedding planner talks about what's next for the industry
Profile: Gathering No Moss
New Moss Adams chairman and CEO Eric Miles says volatile business climate is the new normal.
Longstanding creative services agency rebrands as For Good & Co.
The creative services agency once known as Henry V says its new focus is on collaboration — regardless of medium
Tech
Flexential to Open Fourth Data Center in Hillsboro
The new colocation facility will double the station’s megawattage, and connect businesses to Pacific servers.
New Oregon Freeze Dry Lab Aims to Capitalize on Biopharma Trends
The facility will develop and test oral immunotherapy drugs in Oregon, but the company may look elsewhere if scaling is…
Milestone Systems: ‘Citizens Are Sick and Tired of Technology Companies Abusing Their Data’
Milestone Systems leaders talk about the need for a better ethical framework to guide the digital age.
Communications Workers of America Files Unfair Labor Complaint Against Verizon Express Portland
The union says the telecommunications company has been interfering with labor organizing for months.
Energy and Environment
Grand Ronde: 23-Acre Oregon City Site is Now Tumwata Village
The 'new' name restores the Native name for the falls and community.
Oregon Utilities Shut Down Services Over Wildfire Threat
PGE, Pacific Power, and EWEB shut down service as weekend winds are expected to grow the Cedar Creek fire burning…
Elected Officials and Climate Justice Groups Call on Oregon Department of Justice to Investigate NW Natural
Petition says the utility intentionally misleads the public on their environmental impact, while charging higher prices and scrapping electrification efforts.
Oregon Coast Community Leaders Call for Collaboration with Offshore Wind Developers
After nominating 3 areas off Oregon’s South Coast for to develop wind farms, Oregon Coast business leaders say time is…
