Seattle pushing for $15 minimum wage
AP: Washington has the nation’s highest state minimum wag at $9.19 per hour, and there is a push to make it $15 in Seattle.
Oregon is the least expensive state to own a car
Oregon is the least expensive state to own a car, based on the cost of repairs, insurance premium, gas, taxes and fees.
Wills for Heroes Clinic – October 4th, 2013
The Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (MBA YLS) is adopting the American Bar Association’s Wills for Heroes program.
Portland mayor rethinking urban renewal districts
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is considering retiring or shrinking urban renewal efforts in the Pearl District to return $43 million in added property taxes to the local government.
20 on Hawthorne apartments sold for $15M
The high-end “20 on Hawthorne” Portland apartment building was purchased by a JPMorgan Chase investment fund for $14.95M, or $283 per square foot.
Eugene trees fed by sewage being harvested
The first trees grown at Biocycle Farm in Eugene are being harvested. It is the nation’s largest tree farm fed with treated sewage sludge, known as biosolids.
Portland restaurant adds charge for health care
Portland restaurant Biwa is asking customers to help pay for workers’ health insurance with a five percent surcharge.
Umpqua Bank opening San Francisco flagship
Oregon-based Umpqua Bank is opening a new flagship branch in San Francisco’s Financial District.
Portland sues over loo
The City of Portland is suing a Southern Oregon company for copyright infringement for selling a public restroom similar to the Portland Loo.
Harry and David expecting good year
Harry & David is gearing up for the holiday season as the pear harvest begins this week.