Kulongoski to help solve port dispute
Lawyers, longshoremen and spectators glanced up in surprise when former Gov. Ted Kulongoski strode across U.S. District Judge Michael Simon’s courtroom and took a seat.
Invasive species from Japan likely
The arrival of a Japanese dock on Agate Beach in Newport earlier this month “can be considered a wake-up call.”
Second steamship company bypasses Port of Portland
Ongoing union dispute leads Hapag-Lloyd to suspend service
Portland housing market tight, despite recession
Reduced inventory is driving up prices and limiting sales
Portland mayoral candidates to limit fundraising
Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith pledge to limit amount of contributions in the general election
Stayton hospital expansion adds jobs, patient amenities
The expansion of Santiam Memorial Hospital comes at a time when other area medical facilities are laying off staff and cutting services
University of Portland plans expansion
Growing enrollment prompts North Portland university to consider 35-acre expansion
Senate farm bill includes sustainable agriculture provisions
The bill, passed on Thursday, does not contain an amendment sponsored by Senator Wyden supporting hemp industry
Governor mediates public radio battle
Kitzhaber seeks two month grace period to cool disupte between Southern Oregon University and Jefferson Public Radio Foundation
Bike insurance enters the market
Two new insurance plans indicate demand for products that provide liability, theft and accident coverage for cyclists.