Brady campaign puts New Seasons in spotlight
What happens when a company co-founder runs for political office? Managing editor Linda Baker reports on New Seasons Market and Eileen Brady’s mayoral campaign.
Oregon looks at closing multiple prisons
The Oregon Department of Corrections is considering closing multiple prisons in the state’s 14,000-inmate, 14-prison corrections system, going far beyond previously disclosed plans to shut down one Salem facility.
Washington State moves forward on I-5 toll
A bill that would authorize the state to charge tolls on the Interstate 5 Bridge has passed the Washington State senate.
Oregon Senate OKs key health care bill
The Oregon Senate has approved a key bill in a package of changes to the state’s health care system.
Factory output shows strong growth
U.S. factories boosted output last month and December ended up being their best month of growth in five years.
Water, logging bills spark debate in Salem
A pair of bills that pit jobs vs. the environment mosh were heard this week, with both sides predicting hopes and doom to the debate.
Eileen Brady says healthcare contributions won’t affect her decisions
Portland mayoral candidate Eileen Brady has received $42,630 from the healthcare industry, but she insists the contributions won’t influence her decisions if elected.
Portland hospitality industry looks strong in 2012
Portland’s hospitality industry powered through the recession, and is looking strong in 2012.
Portland becoming top retail real estate market
Falling vacancy and job gains are pushing Portland into one of the top retail real estate markets nationwide.
Sazerac suing Hood River Distillers
Sazerac is suing Hood River Distillers, alleging that its SinFire Cinnamon Whiskey violates its Fireball Whiskey trademark.