No-parking apartments increase
A city of Portland study shows a boom in no-parking apartment construction, with little neighborhood parking impact.
Christmas marketing too early for consumers
More than 75% of shoppers think Christmas marketing is coming too early to stores, a new survey shows.
The uncertain value of economic forecasts
Conflicting economic forecasts point to the need for more analysis in a data-saturated age.
Portland’s eco-roof industry falls short
The worldwide eco-roof industry is growing rapidly, and Portland is often lauded as being in a unique position to benefit as an early adopter of the green building trend. Yet the city is falling behind on its goal of 43 acres of eco-roofs by 2013.
Chinese solar panel tariffs final
The U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously to finalize SolarWorld’s tariffs on Chinese solar panels and cells.
Portland terminal operator says longshoremen attempting to monopolize
Portland’s container terminal operator accused the longshore union and its employers of conspiring to monopolize West Coast cargo handling.
Oregon repeals corporate kicker
Oregon voters passed Measure 85, which diverts corporate kicker revenue into a fund for public schools instead of rebating the money to companies.
Democrats take control of Oregon House
Democrats took control of the tied Oregon House and maintained their majority in the Oregon Senate.
Crook County nonprofit rebounds
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Crook County faced eviction and upheaval in August, but is beginning to rebound.
Estate tax measure fails
Oregon voters rejected Measure 84, which would abolish estate taxes. The state will continue to tax inherited estates worth more than $1 million.