Supporters of marijuana legalization initiative gather 100,000 signatures
The initiative would ask Oregonians whether they want to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
Sewer warning issued for Willamette River
Portland officials are advising the public to avoid contact with the water between the Morrison Bridge and the Columbia River confluence near Kelly Point Park.
Empty Wapato Jail attracts suitors
Multnomah County has received seven proposals for the unused $58.4 million jail.
UO expects billions from donors
University of Oregon leaders plan to start a four-year capital campaign this fall to raise billions.
Lake Oswego startup lands $1.9M angel round
FileString secured $1.9 million from 23 different angel investors; the majority of the capital comes from the Bay area.
OB Video: Building trade ties with the EU
BY KIM MOORE | OB RESEARCH EDITOR
The Oregon economy could get a boost from a new trade agreement being negotiated between the U.S. and the European Union.
Nike waiting to proceed on World HQ project
The Oregon legislature guaranteed Nike favorable tax treatment in exchange for the company’s promise to expand its headquarters in-state.
Oregon hopes to be first to map GMO fields
The state could be the first to map fields and mandate preventative measures for genetically modified crops.
Portland street free vote back in session
Portland City Council will vote Wednesday on submitting a measure to the Nov. 4 general election ballot that will restrict funds raised by the new Transportation User Fee.
Squarespace leases temp office from PDC
The web designer will work in the Portland Development Commission’s offices until it moves into a larger space in six months.