OHSU to help launch a $50M health-ed center in Klamath Falls
Oregon Health & Science University said it would fund the project with $15 million; Sky Lakes Medical Center will contribute $15 million.
Bend to consider hydro projects
A City Council subcommittee will decide on proposed projects that generate electricity from the city’s drinking water system.
Long-term Battle Over Short-term Rentals
The forces supporting and opposing the short-term rentals craze are facing off in Hood River. The outcome of the battle could have national implications for STR conversions in other small tourist destination towns. Hood River’s housing stock has always included vacation rental properties. But two opposing trends have created a divisive community controversy over the … Read more
Facebook explores “tip jar” option
THE VERGE: The social media giant recently surveyed its users to find new ways to monetize the site.
Coalition sues Portland over homeless camps
A group of businesses and neighborhood associations calling itself Safe & Livable Portland filed a lawsuit against the city and Mayor Charlie Hales over the mayor’s homeless camp policy.
Eugene apartments sell for $43.1M
The multifamily Riverwalk Apartments sold for $158,456 per unit, according to HFO Investment Real Estate.
Portland wants truckers to pay for road repairs
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has proposed a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax that would generate $2.5 million a year for road maintenance.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump win New York primary
THE GUARDIAN: Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won the primaries in New York.