Portland mayor’s chief of staff leaving post
Gail Shibley takes a position as the assistant director for business services at the Oregon Youth Authority.
Oregon House speaker wants $13 minimum wage
Portland Democrat Tina Kotek unveiled her plan to increase the state’s minimum wage while allowing local jurisdictions to go beyond the threshold.
Gov. Brown signs into law first ethics reform bill
The measure requires Secretary of State to assess how state agencies are handling information requests.
425 luxury apartments planned for downtown Portland
Development will include a grocery store in the retail space on the ground floor.
425 luxury apartments planned for downtown Portland
Development would include a grocery store in the retail space on the ground floor.
Which drug plays the largest role in state’s illicit drug economy?
Federal agents identify Central Oregon highways as a growing trafficking route in state.
Kickstarter entrepreneur uses funds to pay rent, move to Oregon
Portland man, Federal Trade Commission, settle in the first case involving crowdfunding.
Kickstarter entrepreneur uses funds to pay rent, move to Oregon
Portland man, Federal Trade Commission, settle in the first case involving crowdfunding.
Distracted by Facebook, California GOP politician accidentally supports budget proposal
ASSOCIATED PRESS: A Republican California assemblyman was the only member of his party to vote in favor of a proposed budget because he was distracted by Facebook.
Gap to close stores, cut jobs
ASSOCIATED PRESS: In the face of dwindling demand, Gap has decided to close 175 stores and eliminate 250 jobs at its headquarters.