Portland City Council approves Foster Road plan
The City Council unanimously approved a $5.25 million plan that would improve safety along Foster Road between SE Powell Boulevard and 90th Avenue.
Portland mayor hires help to teach diversity
Mayor Charlie Hales is hiring an outside consultant to host a diversity seminar for white males only.
State will reimburse Cover Oregon tax credit promises
Those who tried to apply for health insurance through Oregon’s exchange, but were unable to do so, are eligible for retroactive tax credits.
Oregon City has high hopes for former mill site
The city’s Legacy Project coordinators would like to redevelop the 23-acre industrial site along the Willamette Falls.
SurveyMonkey eyeing space in Big Pink
The California-based company signed a lease for an additional floor at Big Pink in Portland.
Total Office Interiors named business of the year
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce selected the family-owned business that has served the capital for 60 years.
Oregon gas prices steadily declined the past 3 years
However, this year prices are staying elevated and Oregon’s average remains at $3.90 per gallon.
Student killed in shooting at Oregon high school
WSJ: Emilio Hoffman, a 14-year-old freshman, has been identified as the victim.
European taxi drivers protest against Uber
Businessweek: More than 30,000 European taxi and limo drivers believe the smartphone application threatens their livelihoods.
Facebook hires PayPal
NYT: The social network hired eBay’s PayPal president, David Marcus, to lead the expansion of its messaging products.