Integra moving HQ from Portland to Vancouver
Portland telecommunications company Integra is moving its headquarters and employees to Vancouver, Wash.
Eugene chosen to hold Olympic track trials again
Eugene was chosen to host the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials for the third time in a row, in 2016.
Incomes not keeping up with rebounding home prices
Portland homebuyers may be paying smaller monthly payments than in the past, but they’re buying higher cost homes relative to their income.
Northwest companies sign ‘climate declaration’
The Portland Trail Blazers, Nike, Intel and Adidas are among 33 companies signing a “climate declaration” that urges policymakers to take action on global warming.
Portland approves apartment parking requirement
The Portland City Council approved minimum parking requirements for large apartment buildings.
Audit shows problems with Oregon’s universities
The Oregon University System lacks financial tracking and reporting, a new audit shows.
Oregon Senate passes mascot bill
The Oregon Senate passed a bill that would loosen a mascot policy to let schools keep Native American mascots if local tribes approve of them.
Portland launches brownfield loan program
Portland has $1 million for its Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to help clean up contaminated sites.
A haven for banned books in Hong Kong
TheAtlantic: People’s Recreation Community is a tiny bookstore in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay known for selling the widest range of banned books available in greater China.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg launches political group
AP: Teaming with other Silicon Valley leaders, Mark Zuckerberg launches organization focusing on education, immigration reform.