NW Portland Con-way site sold
Con-way finalized the sale of two acres at its Northwest Portland campus, to become a New Seasons Market, other retail, and an 115-unit apartment complex. The renovation is set to begin in 2014 and open in spring 2015.
Nai Nbs Brokers Sale Of Block 296; Redevelopment Will Feature New Seasons Market And 115 Apartments
The sale of Block 296 at NW 21st and Raleigh has closed, paving the way for a mixed-use redevelopment anchored by New Seasons Market. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson President Chris Johnson and Vice President MaryKay West represented the seller, Con-way, Inc. Vice President Robert Black represented the buyer, C.E. John Company.
Are home prices headed for a cliff again?
BY EVAN SWANSON | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
The current frenzied pace in the housing market, coupled with the painful memories of the crash from only a few years ago, can leave one wondering if home values are headed for the cliff once again. I do not believe this to be the case.
Babener Appointed as Chair of the Society of Settlement Planner’s Legal Committee
Lane Powell attorney Jeremy Babener has been appointed as chair of the Legal Committee for the Society of Settlement Planners (“SSP”), a national nonprofit education and public policy association of settlement planners who assist injured claimants in the settlement process.
J.K. Rowling revealed as crime novel author
USA Today: J.K. Rowling wrote “The Cuckoo’s Calling” under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, who was purportedly an ex-military man.
Prineville home to flying car business
Samson Motors set up business at the Prineville/Crook County Airport. The company’s prototype is called the Switchblade, an experimental aircraft that is designed to drive from an owner’s garage to a local airport.
Oregon construction jobs increase
Construction jobs in Oregon are on the rise. The state ranks 17th in the nation for construction job growth, up from 43rd in 2012. Oregon added 2,700 construction jobs last year.
Walmart’s impact in Cornelius has been positive
Walmart’s effect on Cornelius has been overall positive since its debut in 2010, an analysis of taxes, jobs and traffic finds. Cornelius’ acceptance of Walmart is much different than other metro-area cities that are protesting incoming Walmart locations, such as Sherwood.
Oregon gets $2.9M for health exchange advisors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is giving Oregon $2.9 million of a nationwide $150 million in grants to hire advisors to help patients enroll with health insurance marketplaces. Nearly 3,000 people will be hired nationwide.
Hemp measure makes the farm bill
A provision that could make industrial hemp farming legal made it into the U.S. House-passed farm bill. Rep. Earl Blumenauer is happy that colleges and universities would be able to grow hemp for research purposes.