Property taxes increase
Portland-area property owners will see an average two percent increase in their taxes this year.
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New Seasons expands again
Portland-based grocery chain New Seasons Market opens its 10th location on Hawthorne.
Popina moves into Pearl
Local swimsuit maker Popina Swimwear is adding a larger store in Portland’s Pearl District next month.
Hermiston farm markets a tearless onion
River Point Farms of Hermiston has released an EverMild sweet onion, which promises to be tearless, mild and sweet.
Multnomah County bans water bottles at functions
Multnomah County has banned bottled water from all county meetings and functions.
H&M eyes Washington Square
Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz put up a banner announcing a new location in Beaverton at Washington Square.
Astoria starts log exports to Asia
Port of Astoria log exports begin this week with a partial shipment to South Korea.
Passenger surge at PDX
Portland International Airport’s passenger volumes are up 4.5% over last year, signaling a positive sign for the regional economy.
Vintners share production, but not grapes
Fly High and LongSword vineyards of Southern Oregon have partnered up to share a winery but continue to sell separate brands.
Insurance companies dump seniors on Medicare
Private health insurance companies are exiting Medicare, forcing 25,000 Oregon retirees and others to find alternative coverage.