Bumpy road for coal-to-clean energy plan
The lead proponent of Oregon’s Clean Electricity Plan said the legislation, designed to wean the state off coal-fired energy, has not met her expectations.
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Salem prepares Oregon State Hospital site for development
The demolition of five buildings, made famous by the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, is expected to be complete by the end of June.
Businesses still barred from downtown building
Occupants of a 10-story building on SW Fifth Avenue that was evacuated on Tuesday have not been allowed to return.
The unnecessary burden of filing taxes
Every April I get shudders just thinking about the pending deadline for filing taxes. I am not exaggerating when I say the task feels like a form of purgatory.
Uber is launching its first electric vehicle initiative in Portland
The rideshare company announced the new program — the first in the U.S. — today.
Opinion: Busting the Biggest Myth About Proposed Paid Leave Laws
The words “mandated paid family leave” tend to cause a mild panic in the hearts, minds and pocket books of small business owners.
Salem council pushes forward with Uber rules
The Salem City Council tested its new Facebook Live stream for the first time with a conversation about a not so new topic: legalizing rideshare companies.
Updated: Port critic ‘disappointed’ by finalist selection process
Port critics invite candidates to Portland.
Port names finalists for Bill Wyatt position
(Updated) The Port commission has announced the following three finalists for the position of executive director.
Creating an equity lens: Q&A with Clackamas Workforce Partnership’s Bridget Dazey
Earlier this year, the Clackamas Workforce Partnership was awarded $50,000 from the Kaiser Community Fund to develop an equity council.