Snell & Wilmer Moves to Bigger Downtown Portland Office
The move continues the trend of law firms setting up shop in Portland, but bucks the trend of office vacancies in Portland’s downtown.
Andrew Hoan Talks About PBA’s Rebrand as the Portland Metro Chamber and the Organization’s Strategic Plan
The newly rebranded chamber of commerce plans to offer microloans and increased advocacy opportunities for small-business owners.
Northwest Researchers Working on Quicker Way to Identify Toxic Algae Blooms
A University of Portland team is working on a way to detect the blooms — which can make people and animals sick, and devastate coastal economies — on a molecular level.
To the Test
Before this summer, the penalty for distributing fentanyl testing strips — which can help people determine whether other drugs are contaminated with it — was higher than the penalty for carrying most illegal drugs. A new law does away with that discrepancy.
Behavioral Health Workers at Legacy’s Unity Center File for Union Recognition
Workers are advocating for better staffing ratios, which they say will improve patient care.
Oregon OSHA Fines Forest Grove Dollar Tree $37,500
The state has cited Dollar Tree stores 11 times since November 2021.
Writers’ Strike Brings Oregon Filmmaking to a Halt
The ongoing Writer’s Guild of America strike threatens thousands of Oregon jobs and over $100 million in revenue.
Downtime with Cara Turano
Live, work and play with the president and executive director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Hospitality Sector Shows Encouraging Growth as Employers Struggle to Find Workers
Post-pandemic tourism has returned in force in many parts of the state, with tourism in Portland lagging behind, according to data from ORLA and Travel Oregon.
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