Morning Roundup: Portland named Smart City; Hillsboro utility uses fat for energy
In today’s news, Portland joins the Smart City initiative, a Hillsboro water utility turns fat into power and shellfish harvesting is on hold.
Finance pulse: Are the Dog Days Over?
We believe the Fed will increase rates once before the end of the year.
On the scene: What the U.S. can learn from other countries about health care
A Portland City Club panel discusses pros and cons of international health care models.
Q & A with Jon Shadel
Our October cover model, 26-year-old Jon Shadel, is a travel editor and archetypal Portland foodie. Here’s his take on the life of a diner.
Morning Roundup: Health care providers fund affordable housing; County might sell Wapato
In today’s news, Oregon health groups fund housing developments, Wapato Jail’s future is uncertain and the state wants to improve its college graduation rate.
Lane Powell Launches Business Transitions Team
Lane Powell is pleased to announce the formation of a Business Transitions Team under the Firm’s Business Department. A. Jeffery Bird, Lewis M. Horowitz and Benjamin G. Lenhart will lead the group, which assists clients in developing and implementing comprehensive business transition plans. Lane Powell formed this practice group to address a specific need. Many privately- … Read more
Morning Roundup: Legislature to consider flexible scheduling; Zoom+ leaves insurance marketplace
In today’s news, the Legislature will take on flexible scheduling requirements, Zoom+ has left the insurance marketplace and a lawsuit alleges Oregon violated the Endangered Species Act.
News release: Consano launches new medical research crowdfunding platform
Consano, a nonprofit we featured in July 2014 as part of an awardingwinning story on privately-funded medical research, is launching a new crowdfunding website. Read the release here.
News release: Crook County produces video tour of county jail
Crook County has hired a local media company to put together a video tour of the county jail, which has 4 cells and 16 beds and suffers from perennial overcrowding.