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Data show banking changes for cannabis industry

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Banks and credit unions willing to handle cannabis-industry money went up to 301 institutions in March this year from 51 in March 2014, according to federal data.

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Gov. Kate Brown fires Oregon Lottery director

ASSOCIATED PRESS: The governor fired Oregon Lottery Director Jack Roberts on Tuesday over “management problems.”

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Portland rents rose 13% annually

OREGON LIVE: Portland-area rents rose 13% annually, but new development slowed price growth.

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Bend biz roundup

Onboard Dynamics gets $3M; Bank of Cascades cuts deal with Prime Pacific; and Mother’s expands.

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Eugene biz roundup

Ninkasi and Bigfoot Beverages collaborate on an Olympic brew; Pacific Continental Bank to buy bank in Washington.

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Portland’s Sunrise Corridor to ease traffic jams soon

Portland’s first new highway in 30 years is scheduled for June completion.

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Portland still tops nation’s home value index

Home value gains in the City of Roses continue to lead the nation.

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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.

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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

August 13, 2025April 26, 2016 Written by Oregon Business

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

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