Bend city officials and union take collaborative approach to negotiations
The two sides have agreed to focus on “interest-based bargaining” at their upcoming meeting later this month.
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Feds push development restrictions near salmon-bearing streams
In light of a lawsuit from environmental groups, the federal government has new limitations for developers that will protect salmon.
eWind Solutions develops wind-harvesting kites
The Beaverton-based startup has created eWind kites, an alternative to wind turbines.
PDX tech digest: Intel layoffs on radar; Brandlive gets $3.2M boost
Inside sources say Intel plans to cut thousands of jobs; the Portland-based video marketing startup Brandlive raised $3.2 million.
Oregon LNG cancels Warrenton project
The company withdrew its plans for a $6 billion liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline project at the mouth of the Columbia River after backers backed out.
Eugene halts PakTech expansion
Workforce expansion is on hold while the plastic factory and city officials dispute over the company’s new property annexation into the city.
Portland metro real estate roundup
Greystar buys Portland waterfront apartments; Vancouver gets a massive industrial park.
Portland home prices rise; inventory stays low
A study from the Regional Multiple Listing Service finds that home values were up in March, but inventory has remained low.
Schoolhouse Electric goes East; InDinero PDX expands, relocates
Schoolhouse Electric and Supply Co. expands to second East Coast location; InDinero moves to accommodate workforce expansion.
Will state consider additional PERS reforms?
Sen. Tim Knopp asked Senate President Peter Courtney to schedule public hearings on more Public Employee Retirement System changes. It’s uncertain if the hearings will take place.