Portland pitches business tax breaks to help kids
Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Dan Saltzman are proposing tax breaks to local businesses that help teenagers get jobs.
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Southern Oregon restaurant allows dogs
A Southern Oregon restaurant is partnering with state health officials to launch a pilot program to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Souk to close at end of July
Souk, a popular for-rent work space in Portland’s Old Town is set to close at the end of July.
Oregon Legislators pass health care reform bill
The Oregon House passed House Bill 3650, which aims to transform health care in the state.
Oregon timber industry files lawsuit
The Oregon timber industry filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration in an effort to double the amount of logging allowed in Western Oregon.
Lawmakers put Sustainability Center on hold
House Republicans have blocked state bonding for Portland State University’s proposed Sustainability Center until developers present a more detailed proposal.
Nike profits, shares rise
Nike Inc.’s fourth-quarter profit rose 14%, leading to the company’s shares jumping more than 4%.
Spring buying slightly boosts home prices
Home prices in 13 major U.S. cities have risen due to an annual boost in spring buyers.
Trimet begins work on new bridge
TriMet begins work on the first new bridge across the Willamette in 40 years this week.
UO receives record number of applications
Over 22,000 high school students applied to the University of Oregon this Spring, a 22% increase over last year.