Portland City Council to vote on parking versus housing affordability
If policy requires developers to provide parking sites, that could mean higher rent for tenants.
Firstsource shuts Eugene call center
The call center will close May 19, eliminating 275 jobs.
Portland traffic ranks No. 8 for traffic congestion
Portland tied with Chicago and Washington, D.C. for the eighth most congested metro region in the nation.
Energy stocks fall, Wall Street clamors
REUTERS: Last week’s rise in U.S. stockpile contradicted the 2% fall in oil prices on Wednesday. Gold and metals prices also fell as the dollar strengthened on hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers. The Dow Jones industrial average held on to meager gains for the year after a five-week rally helped the market recover … Read more
Jordan Schnitzer wants $1.3M from Portland
Developer Jordan Schnitzer claims the Portland Development Commission breached contract over the Centennial Mills project.
The Columbia Gorge-Nestlé battle ramps up
Supporters and rivals continue to battle over the proposed water bottling plant in Cascade Locks as the election approaches.
Major Employment Law Challenges Facing Employers in 2016
Last year, the Oregon Legislature served up several new mandates on Oregon employers regarding paid leave, inquiries concerning criminal history and other matters. See www.lanepowell.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-24-15-Ostroff-OBM.pdf. Portland has adopted a new “Ban the Box” ordinance, and regulatory agencies are pursuing new initiatives concerning overtime and independent contractors. This article will help you plan for these developments … Read more
Style: The Hat Trick
More than any other item of clothing, the hat yields gracefully to mismatching.
Terrorists bomb Brussels airport
BBC: Several bomb attacks have left at least 26 people dead at Zaventem airport.
Oregon agriculture to benefit from Cuba trade
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Hazelnuts and wine exports will likely benefit from the improved U.S.-Cuba relations.