PPS and teachers reach agreement
Oregon’s largest school district and the Portland Association of Teachers reached a “conceptual agreement.”
New York website builder confirms Portland plans
Squarespace will open a major customer service center this spring.
Clackamas County third in tri-county recovery
Clackamas county has recovered just one-third of jobs lost during the recession, while Multnomah and Washington counties have regained all jobs lost during the economic downturn.
Bankrupt Redmond e-tailer has buyer
Minnesota-based Active Boarder Corp. is the leading bidder for Altrec Inc.
Downtown Eugene welcomes new businesses
The growing number of people working and living downtown has attracted new businesses on West Broadway.
California lawmaker proposes health warning labels on sodas
LA Times: The bill would make California the first state to require labels, similar to those on cigarette packs, on sugary drinks.
Facebook introduces 50 gender options
BBC: Users will be able to customize their gender in a way that “allows people to express themselves in an authentic way,” Facebook said in a post.
Oregon-only CRC project clears committee
The House Transportation and Economic Development Committee passed a measure supporting a new bridge across the Columbia River.
Governor pushes low-carbon fuel mandate forward
Gov. John Kitzhaber seeks stricter fuel requirements after legislation stalls.
Planning organization sees potential in Portland’s Central Eastside
The city will participate in the Urban Land Institute fellowship program.