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The bank is still working through ramifications of Sterling Financial acquisition.

Mentor Graphics announces a broad restructuring plan that includes a 4 percent cut in its workforce.

Although the jobless rate slipped below the U.S. average for the first time since 1996, long term unemployment stays high.

A group of economists write a letter urging support for a carbon cap-and-dividend program.

HOUSING ROUNDUP: Portland homes for sale hit nine-year low; Multnomah County officials commit to building 500 affordable housing units in desirable neighborhoods; inclusionary housing bill passes House.

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will be told there is enough data to justify their removal from the list.

A measure regulating the proliferation of firearms is expected to move quickly through the House.

The Oregon Legislature is considering 14 bills altering minimum wage regulations.

TRANSPORTATION ROUNDUP: Governor urges Oregon Legislature to answer call for improved infrastructure; Portland postpones final Uber vote; bill calls for more interstate cable barriers.

The city’s tech talent pool grew 28 percent between 2010 and 2013, outpacing Silicon Valley, Austin and Los Angeles.