Labor union attempts to block downtown construction
Local 49 of the Service Employees International Union seeks to block construction of the Park Avenue West Tower for the second time.
Defining Convenience
The proliferation of grocery stores in the inner city reinforces what this Portland shopper already knows: every urban dweller should have a food store within walking distance of their house.
Top executives in the health insurance industry, Jan. 23rd
The Portland Association of Health Underwriters will bring together the top executives in the health insurance industry for a candid, informative forum on the future of Oregon’s health care.
Port withdraws annexation proposal
The Port of Portland formally withdrew its consent to annex the West Hayden Island property to the City of Portland.
China lifts ban on foreign game consoles
BBC: The move paves the way for firms such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to enter a lucrative market.
Rethinking higher education in Oregon
Oregonians this year will see a seismic shift in how public higher education operates across the state, bringing changes that I hope will help our students succeed and allow our economy to grow.
More jobs added than expected in U.S.
WSJ: Private-sector payrolls rose by 238,000 in December, the highest gain since November 2012.
8 million Americans saved by smoking controls
MNT: Since 1964, methods used to prevent and reduce smoking have saved an estimated 8 million American lives, increasing their average life spans by approximately 20 years.
Cover Oregon enrolled fewer than projected
The state health insurance exchange signed up approximately 20,000 individuals for private coverage, far fewer than anticipated.
Toll revenue will finance bridge construction
Sponsors of the $2.8 billion Columbia River Crossing project say Oregon will generate enough toll revenue to finance the freeway project.