Sisters Coffee Company comes to Portland
After 22 years of roasting coffee, Sisters Coffee Company co-founders Winfield and Joy Durham opened a new branch in Portland’s Pearl district.
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TriMet annual ridership hits 100 million
TriMet ridership for fiscal year 2011 surpassed 100 million for the second time.
Old Town businesses speak out on crime
Business owners in Portland’s Old Town-Chinatown are calling for an increased police presence due to drug dealing, prostitution and break-ins.
Wilsonville solar project hits roadblock
In order to install the nation’s largest solar highway project, ODOT must buy land near Beverly Beach State Park since land originally slated for the project is designated for recreation only.
Oregon weather threatens agriculture industry
While most of the United States copes with oppressive heat, Oregon farmers are dealing with cool, wet weather that is pushing crops back.
Franchising increases in Oregon
Industry experts expect franchising to increase in 2011 after losing about 30,000 individual franchises nationwide in 2009.
Unregulated market vendors raise concerns
Unlicensed vendors setting up shop near Eugene’s Saturday Market raise concern for market organizers and licensed vendors.
Biomass brings jobs to Wallowa
A biomass production company is partnering with the Wallowa County government to bring jobs to the economically depressed area.
Portland votes to ban the bag
Portland’s city council unanimously voted to ban single-use plastic bags starting Oct. 15.
Portland-area Borders liquidation sales begin
Borders Group is beginning court approved liquidation sales at its 399 stores today, including those in the Portland area.