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
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
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.
HERALD AND NEWS: Commercial service will return to the Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport in Klamath Falls after the Transportation Security Administration said it would resume screening services there.
Oregon Pacific Bank and Lane Council of Governments announced Monday they will partner to provide loans that will help improve the appearance of Florence storefronts.
Sen. Wyden said he would seek “predisaster and Federal Emergency Management Agency funds” after he met with Seaside School Superintendent Doug Dougherty on Sunday to address Seaside’s threat of a tsunami disaster.
Portland Mayor Hales didn’t invite the public to yesterday’s afternoon meeting focused on homelessness.
Gov. Brown urged lawmakers to pass a transportation program for 2017 during a recent visit to Eugene and Springfield.
The chipmaker plans to cut jobs in Hillsboro and Aloha.
ENGADGET: Google plans to allow workers to explore passion projects for a fifth of their working hours.