Get paid to park your car at the airport
FlightCar, which wants to rent your parked car while you’re out of town, is launching in Portland today.
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Rent in Portland increasing at sixth-fastest rate
Rent in the state’s largest metropolitan area rose at a rate of 20.45 percent over the past five years.
Economic growth prompts slow shift in Republican attitudes toward climate change
The global economy is thriving without increasing reliance on the burning of fossil fuels.
Marijuana magnates convene in Eugene
More than 700 attend Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference to discuss “the fastest-growing business in America.”
Demand in Hong Kong for organic produce bolsters Oregon ag exporters
USDA report indicates Hong Kong consumers eager for organic label.
TriMet releases $505M budget
Plan calls for increased fares for elderly, disabled.
Adidas abandons NBA uniform contract
German sports apparel company decides to walk away from negotiations to extend contract with world’s most prominent basketball league.
Gov. Brown signs clean fuels bill
STATE GOVERNMENT ROUNDUP: Despite protests from Republicans, the Clean Fuels Program was signed into law; Senate approves bill to allow cyclists to run some red lights; motor voter law explained.
Tech firm announces plans to move from Vancouver to NW Portland
Japan-based Wacom Technology joins other companies moving to Portland; will add employees in coming years.
Portland roundup: City takes first step in regulating Uber, Lyft
City Council lays out plans for pilot program to test new taxi rules.