Hales will send street fee proposals to voters, in first-ever ‘advisory vote’
The mayor will ask the City Council to adopt the most popular plan.
Report disputes Portland’s status as a mecca for lazy young people
An interview in U.S. News & World Report argues young people come to the Rose City to be entrepreneurs, not retire.
Low-wage jobs costs state $1.7B, study says; insurance costs outpacing income
Low-wage jobs trigger demand for public assistance; the average worker also spends more on health insurance.
Coal export dock among projects being considered for state grant money
The controversial Port of St. Helens dock reconstruction is being considered for a portion of the state’s $4 million in transportation grants.
Bend medical startup nabs $1M in funding, Lane Co. RV industry picks up
Good news comes for pair of Oregon companies seeking to entrench themselves in their respective industries.
Forest Service changes course on $10M PR campaign
WASHINGTON POST: The federal agency cited a lack of funds for its unexpected change of course.
Coca-Cola cuts jobs, J.C. Penney closing stores
CNBC: Both companies are seeking to cut costs in 2015.
Intel makes waves at CES in Las Vegas
CEO Brian Krzanich said computers will soon join the world and understand what the users need.
Bevy of topics explored at Oregon Leadership Summit
Drones, support for rural Oregon, and wages all discussed at Tuesday’s meeting.
Greenbrier’s stock looks strong after South America expansion
The Lake Oswego-based railcar manufacturing company made an agreement for 19.5 percent of Amsted-Maxion Hortolandia.