Housing experts expect a seller’s summer in Portland
Busy real estate season expected as the city experiences its most robust housing market since the recession.
Nestle water-trade deal protested by thousands in petition
ENVIRONMENT ROUNDUP: Petition to governor to stop Nestle deal gathers thousands of signatures; regulators asked to shut nuclear plant until crack is fixed.
Nike faces Twitter backlash for police-appreciation promotion
“Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” irks customers.
Photo Diary: Forest Grove Farmers Market
BY JASON E. KAPLAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
There are more than 160 farmers markets in Oregon, contributing an estimated $50 million in sales, according to the Oregon Farmers Markets Association. We checked in on the Forest Grove market, which for several years has brought local produce and food vendors to Main Street in the center of town.
Analysts expect a summer of cheap gas
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Drivers could pay less this summer than they have at any point in the last six.
Is your dog a genius?
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Nat Geo Wild show will allow viewers to dive into the psyche of their canine companions.
Portland approves $15 an hour minimum wage for city workers, contractors
The Portland City Council voted in favor of giving 150 contractors and some full-time workers a raise.
Construction starts on undersea cable from Hillsboro to Asia
Microsoft and a Taiwanese business, join telecommunications companies from Asian nations to build the 8,000 mile-long cable.
OHSU researcher’s goal: ‘make every pregnancy planned, highly desired’
Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is utilizing a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a nonsurgical permanent contraceptive.
New panel aims to break medical pot impasse
Sen. Peter Courtney says new Senate committee will work on resolving the issue.