Feds using forfeiture laws against pot growers
Federal authorities are using asset-forfeiture laws to seize money and property from people that exploit Oregon’s medical marijuana program.
Portland may speed up fluoride vote
Commissioner Randy Leonard wants to speed up a public vote on proposed water fluoridation in Portland from May 2014 to May 2013.
Eugene student housing market softens
After a surge in new student housing, the rental market in Eugene has softened, raising the issue of oversupply.
Economists predict moderate growth
Business economists foresee modest growth in 2013 helped by a rebound in housing.
Home sales, prices climb
Home sales slowed in November, but were still higher than a year ago.
Powerlist: colleges and universities
The Colleges & Universities Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks institutions by fall 2012 FTE credit enrollment
Powerlist: financial planners and money managers
The Financial Planners & Money Managers Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks financial planners and money managers by Oregon assets under management (AUM)
Powerlist: banks and credit unions
The Banks and Credit Unions Powerlists from our 2013 Power Book ranks banks by credit unions by 6/30/12 deposits
Powerlist: law firms
The Law Firms Powerlist from our 2013 Power Book ranks law firms by number of lawyers in Oregon and SW Washington.
Legislature meets to consider Nike tax bill
Legislators are gathered to consider a bill providing tax certainty to Nike, which could have as many as 69 amendments.