Gov. Kate Brown fires Oregon Lottery director
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The governor fired Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts on Tuesday over “management problems.”
Portland rents rose 13% annually
OREGON LIVE: Portland-area rents rose 13% annually, but new development slowed price growth.
Bend biz roundup
Onboard Dynamics gets $3M; Bank of Cascades cuts deal with Prime Pacific; and Mother’s expands.
Eugene biz roundup
Ninkasi and Bigfoot Beverages collaborate on an Olympic brew; Pacific Continental Bank to buy bank in Washington.
Portland’s Sunrise Corridor to ease traffic jams soon
Portland’s first new highway in 30 years is scheduled for June completion.
Portland still tops nation’s home value index
Home value gains in the City of Roses continue to lead the nation.
Phil Knight to step down as Nike chairman in June
Nike founder Phil Knight said he’ll leave his role as Nike chairman in June. He announced the transition last year, without giving an exact date.
Not in My Backyard: Klamath County Association Opposes Cannabis Measure
On April 8, the Klamath County Economic Development Association formally opposed Ballot Measure 18-105 — which would grant licenses to cannabis-related businesses in the area. Greg O’Sullivan, executive director, estimates the association represents 2,000 employees, nearly 10% of jobs in Klamath County. The group claims a local marijuana industry would “harm education and graduation rates,” … Read more
Aviation Traffic Drives Growth for Port of Portland
The Port of Portland is contemplating adding gates at Portland International Airport for the first time in 20 years, signaling how increased airplane traffic is the main source of growth for the airport operator. Bill Wyatt, executive director of the Port of Portland, said the airport is running out of parking space because of increased … Read more
John Kasich left off Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet, despite deal to fight Trump
WILLAMETTE WEEK: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) agreed not to compete for the Oregon primary, and instead handed it over to Ohio Gov. John Kasich, but Kasich doesn’t even appear in the Oregon Voter’s Pamphlet. Instead, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are listed as the Republican presidential candidates.