Snell & Wilmer Moves to Bigger Downtown Portland Office
The move continues the trend of law firms setting up shop in Portland, but bucks the trend of office vacancies in Portland’s downtown.
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Northwest Researchers Working on Quicker Way to Identify Toxic Algae Blooms
A University of Portland team is working on a way to detect the blooms — which can make people and animals sick, and devastate coastal economies — on a molecular level.
Behavioral Health Workers at Legacy’s Unity Center File for Union Recognition
Workers are advocating for better staffing ratios, which they say will improve patient care.
Writers’ Strike Brings Oregon Filmmaking to a Halt
The ongoing Writer’s Guild of America strike threatens thousands of Oregon jobs and over $100 million in revenue.
Hospitality Sector Shows Encouraging Growth as Employers Struggle to Find Workers
Post-pandemic tourism has returned in force in many parts of the state, with tourism in Portland lagging behind, according to data from ORLA and Travel Oregon.
OHA Climate and Health Report Finds Oregon Adapting to Climate Change
The 42-page report found climate change-related events were a new fact of life for Oregonians, but lauded the state’s efforts to adapt to the crisis.
Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Frog Ferry to Make Another Jump For Local Funding
Friends of Frog Ferry has relaunched its campaign to establish a public commuter ferry between Vancouver and Oregon City, saying the price tag will never be lower.
Black Venture Fund Receives Historic Investment from Oregon Community Foundation
Black Founders Matter’s managing director says the investment will help them spur the growth of entrepreneurs of color in Oregon, though OCF declined to give the specific amount.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Launches Emergency Funding Drive
Festival leaders say they need to raise $1.5M by June or cancel its 2023 season.