From Oregon with Pride
Queer life has long been linked with big, coastal cities like Portland. But entrepreneurs and organizers have worked to carve out LGBTQ+ spaces in smaller cities and towns across the state.
Oregon Unemployment Falls for Fifth Consecutive Month
Oregon’s near-record low unemployment mirrors national trends, with government, services, and hospitality recording the biggest job gains.
Growing Above Challenges
Brand Story – Comcast Business supports Corvallis-based Work Unlimited to help adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow in community.
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.