Portland tops list of bike-friendly major cities
TRANSPORTATION NEWS: Health website says West Coast better for bikers; Uber appeals fines from Eugene.
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Timber payment extension attached to Medicare bill
The two-year extension is included in a bipartisan measure.
Low-carbon fuel standard challenged by manufacturing, energy groups
Out-of-state groups say new law violates constitutional commerce clause.
Study examines ‘entrepreneurial DNA’ in Seattle, Portland
Founders in Seattle are more emotionally stable, while Portland entrepreneurs are more open.
Oregon schools budget on pace for earliest passage ever
The leaders of both chambers of the Oregon Legislature said Monday the $7.2 billion K-12 schools budget is ready for its next step.
Starbucks using Portland area as testing ground again
A subsidiary of the coffee giant applies for liquor licenses for trio of stores to see how well an expanded presence of their “Evening shops” is received.
Oregon Department of Justice investigating university solar tax credits
An Oregonian report prompts investigation into alleged fraud.
House passes bill to attract Google, company says it’s not impressed
Google Fiber is no closer to launching in Portland after passage of tax law.
Nike fires back against trio of designers
Responding to a countersuit from three designers, Nike maintained it will “stand by our claims.”
Former Portland mayoral candidate suing former employees
Sho Dozono alleges breach of fiduciary duty and implied contract in a suit against six former employees.