“We Needed to Create a Distinction Between What Was Old and What Was New”
The Benson Portland completes multimillion-dollar renovation.
Oregon Business
Policy Brief: Leveraging Our Better Angels
Inhabiting the zone between crowdfunding and venture capitalists, angel investing plays a critical role in the startup-financing ecosystem.
What Kimberly Branam Wants for Portland
Prosper Portland’s director is optimistic about the city’s prospects and her agency’s efforts to overcome a troubling past.
Starbucks Workers Strike at SW 5th and Oak Ahead of Store Closure
The company says the store is closing due to safety concerns, but workers say it’s a response to a union drive.
Portland Home Sales Down 40% Compared to Last Year
RE/MAX housing report shows drop in closings, prices nationwide, but Portland’s is more dramatic than most.
Sparking Community
An empty storefront in downtown Burns has been remade into a creative space and small-business incubator.
Freeland Spirits’ Master Distiller On the “Two Sides” of Crafting Spirits
Molly Troupe is one of the youngest master distillers in the country — but says her age has mostly been to her advantage.
State Republicans Defy Measure 113 with Ongoing Boycott
An increasing number of Republican legislators are now disqualified from future elections under Measure 113, but they may challenge the law in court.
Oregon Could Lead the Nation in Growing Organic Agriculture, New Report Says
The share of organic produce that’s both eaten and grown locally is relatively small — but the amount of organic acreage grown in the state is growing.
Oregon Community Foundation Seeks New Owner for Historic Albina Arts Center Building
Proposals for groups looking to take ownership of the building are due by June 23.