On the scene: Smart Cities
Civic and technology leaders gathered last week at the Oregon Convention Center for the two-day Global City Teams Challenge on Transportation.
Linda Baker
Zapproved CEO joins immigration representation nonprofit
The CEO of the Portland-based legal software company joins a group of big firm lawyers and nonprofit attorneys that will represent immigrants nationwide at risk of deportation.
Iranian-born Intel vice president denounces executive order
Intel executives are famously reticent about speaking to the press. “But I am so frustrated I am willing to speak on the record,” said Babak Sabi, director of Intel’s assembly and test technology development group.
Downtime with Emma Pelett
The founder of Portland Night Market and VP of City Liquidators talks about hobbies, family vacations and why she loves the Shakespeare Garden.
Mexico import tax threatens Oregon economy, officials warn
Mexico is the No. 11 market for Oregon exported goods — and the No. 6 market for Oregon imported goods.
Mt. Hood transit system beefs up
The public-private partnership aims to improve mobility on the increasingly congested Highway 26 corridor.
Oregon businesses gear up for total eclipse of the sun
Hotels and campgrounds are booked solid for the August 21 eclipse, an event that is expected to draw up to one million visitors.
Testing climate leadership with cap and trade
As an avowed climate change denier moves into the White House, proponents of emissions reductions policies are pinning their hopes even more on the states.
Street Trust executive director fired
Rob Sadowsky, executive director of The Street Trust (formerly the Bicycle Transportation Alliance), has been dismissed from his position, BikePortland.org reports.