Labor strife takes center stage for Port of Portland
The port has been criticized for how it has addressed airport workers’ unrest while conflicts with labor continues to hurt the shipping terminal.
Oregon Business Team
Is the Northwest skipping winter this year?
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Mild temperatures have been the norm in the Northwest, while the Northeast is pounded by a winter storm.
Krispy Kreme apologizes for ‘KKK Wednesday’ event
USA TODAY: Store in UK advertised an event for members of the “Krispy Kreme Klub,” which a company spokesman said was unintentional.
Children of anti-vaxxers to be sent home today if shots not up to date
Oregon leads the nation with highest percentage of kindergarteners with non-medical vaccine exemptions.
Senate passes Clean Fuels Program
The contentious bill is on its way to the House of Representatives after being approved by the Senate.
GM ignition death toll increases to 56
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg’s number continues to rise to the dismay of the car company.
Federal judge in Texas blocks Obama’s immigration policy
USA TODAY: The White House has already issued a statement saying the Justice Department would appeal the judge’s decision to allow the deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants.
Amanda Fritz: City needs to ‘raise the bar,’ say no to developers more often
In a memo to her staff, Fritz emphasized the importance of tree preservation, on-street parking availability and neighborhood compatibility when considering developer proposals.
Speculation abounds on Kitzhaber’s last day as governor
Kate Brown, John Kitzhaber lay low Monday before transition of the state’s top position.
Port of Portland’s second-largest customer not leaving yet
German shipping line will be port’s largest customer when Hanjin stops coming to Portland in March.