Gov. Brown addresses ethics issues that cost Kitzhaber his job
New governor sends ethics and transparency reforms to legislature; commits to predecessor’s early-education plan.
Port of Portland director: Terminal 6 will shut down if current operator leaves
Officials believe they cannot replace ICTSI Oregon.
Portland Incubator Experiment plans to leave Wieden+Kennedy building
The ad agency has hosted startup accelerator for more than five years.
A zero-waste grocery store chain grows in France
EAT DRINK BETTER: Day By Day has four stores in France that operate without producing waste.
After testing in Portland, Starbucks will expand mobile ordering service
BLOOMBERG: Starbucks plans to allow mobile ordering in 650 cafes in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho beginning March 17.
Former Gov. Kitzhaber linked to other conflicts of interest
An adviser to the governor netted $400,000 from the state as a side job; emails show Kitzhaber suggested a friendly special prosecutor and sought to prevent Hayes’ emails from being released.
Jobless rates low across state
January was a strong month for hiring in Portland and Jackson and Lane counties.
Portland officials: City budget outlook improving
The City Council could have up to $31 million to spend in the next fiscal year.
Laika, Columbia announce respective plans to expand in suburbs
Animation studio to expand production facility by 70 percent; sportswear company to lease space in Beaverton.
Full Sail Brewing employees vote to sell controlling interest
BREW NEWS: Hood River-based brewing company to be sold to private equity group; Redhook, Carl’s Jr. deal bolsters Portland’s Craft Beer Alliance.