Central Oregon prepares for early fire season
Today is the first day of spring, and Central Oregon officials are expressing concern about an early wildfires.
April 15: Date Uber, Lyft will be allowed to operate in Portland
The vote is expected to introduce a three-month trial period.
Nike reports earnings surpassed expectations for 11th-straight quarter
The sports apparel giant had sales expectations fall a bit short as it tempers future projections.
Springfield one of 25 most logistics-friendly cities
Operating a warehouse is relatively cheap and Hanjin’s departure from Port of Portland is “not necessarily a deal-breaker.”
Opening soon: 3 of the coolest new breweries in Oregon
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
There are 278 companies licensed to operate as brewery, according to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Here are three new beer-making hubs slated to open soon.
Beam Me Up
A “tall timber” alliance aims to position Oregon as a front runner in the glamorous new world of wooden skyscrapers.
Microsoft hints at plans to supplant Explorer with new browser
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Microsoft has plans to offer an alternative to its browsing staple.
Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg boost coffers used to fight tobacco industry
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Two of the country’s wealthiest men create Anti-Tobacco Trade Litigation Fund.
Portland considers ramping up Airbnb enforcement
PORTLAND GOVERNMENT ROUNDUP: City prepared to be tougher on hosts without permits; approves all-electric taxi company; reacts to study comparing urban commute times
What happens if Pembina’s propane terminal explodes?
Competing reports predict what would happen if Pembina’s proposed propane terminal were to explode.