Portland City Hall homeless prepare for eviction
Homeless campers outside of Portland’s City Hall are preparing for eviction as the sidewalk will be powerwashed sometime this week.
West Hayden Island moves closer to decision
Plans to develop a Port of Portland marine terminal on West Hayden Island are moving closer, but still years away from actually happening.
Johnson Crushers expands
After being hit hard by the recession, Eugene-based Johnson Crushers is moving into new international markets.
State board upholds TriMet union contract
Oregon’s labor board upheld TriMet’s contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union that requires union members to pay more for their health care.
Duchess in labor
CNN: As a nation and the world awaited news of a child who could one day sit on the British throne, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, experienced a normal labor on Monday.
Warner Brothers announces Superman/Batman movie
Reuters: Perhaps the ultimate superhero buddy movie will be coming to theaters in the next few years.
Detroit is largest American city to file for bankruptcy
New York Times: Detroit is the largest American city to file for bankruptcy, as well as the largest municipal filing in terms of debt.
Oregon budget sees biggest increase since recession
Taking into account all Oregon state revenue, the government will spend $59.8 billion in the next two years, a 4.6% increase from the last budget cycle.
TriMet union wants better security
The TriMet union is calling for more security after three stabbings of drivers on duty in the last 10 months.
Oregon VC back to normal
Oregon venture capital activity slowed in the second quarter.