Portland is trying to fill cities’ needs for affordable public toilets with its Portland Loo.

U.S. retails sales rose 0.8% in March, boosted by a healthier job market.

Homebuilders’ outlook fell in April after six months of steady or rising confidence, indicating the housing market is still weak.

U.S. businesses boosted their stockpiles at a steady pace in February, pointing to optimism about future sales.

President Obama’s proposal for a “Buffett rule” tax on the rich would directly affect only a small fraction of Americans.

The federal government is phasing out paper checks for all benefit programs.

The contrast in job losses between Portland and the rest of Oregon is much deeper than the differences between Seattle and the rest of Washington.

Adidas plans to cut the number of products it produces by as much as 25%, according to chief executive Herbert Hainer.

A Portland-pioneered effort to improve the outdoor apparel industry’s supply chain sustainability helped win a “Champion of Change” award from the White House.

Southeast Portland’s Mutt Industries has landed numerous national clients in only four years.