The solar manufacturer’s shipments grew 36% year-over-year in 2015, but the $770-million lawsuit with Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. still awaits resolution.

Demonstrators asked the “British Colonial” café, located in the historically African-American area of North Williams Avenue in Portland, to change its name and to discontinue its plantation-themed drinks during a protest on Saturday.

Multnomah County Chairwoman Deborah Kafoury cited statewide problems with environmental regulations, inmate racial inequities and housing affordability.

Former Gov. John Kitzhaber released his first public statement since his resignation via a Facebook video on Friday.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday afternoon.

Portland’s latest effort to reduce traffic accidents between bikes and cars is an anti-dooring sticker, which is offered through the Private For-Hire Program.

The 42-year-old Benton County lumber company will continue limited operations until summer.