Where does Portland rank among hardest-working cities?
Portlanders work an average of 42.09 hours a week.
Daimler launches self-driving semi truck in Nevada
ASSOCIATED PRESS: A rig that Daimler Trucks is calling “Inspiration” the first self-driving semi-truck to hit the roads.
Comcast aims to fix reputation by hiring customer service reps
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Comcast will hire thousands in an attempt to bolster customer service.
Portland mayor unveils budget plan
Charlie Hales focuses on street improvements, relationships with police and other basic services.
Obama to speak at Nike on Friday
The president’s visit highlights internal divisions over fast-track trade.
Convention Center hotel foe offers to buy project
Gordon Sondland, who led fight against Metro’s plan, offers $10 million more than Hyatt. Metro rejected his offer.
Asian-Americans passed over for leadership positions in tech sector
A recent study found Asians are less likely to be named to executive boards than women.
Oregonian chairman leaving for Register-Guard
The newspaper boss is known for adjusting state’s largest daily during recession.
Airline earnings are in the bag
ASSOCIATED PRESS: U.S. airline companies are making billions from bag and reservation-change charges.
Trade deficit reaches six-year high
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Cars and cellphones were the driving force behind the American trade deficit ballooning to $51.4 billion.