Administration officials: Large wildfires should be treated as natural disasters
During a Senate hearing, federal officials said easy access to funding to mitigate the damage done by large fires is essential.
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Portland mayor, representative propose measures in response to legal weed
Charlie Hales asks for $440,000 for a permitting program; Rep. Lew Frederick aims to alter sentences for pot offenders.
Gov. Brown intends to alter small-business regulations
The new governor said she aims to bolster rural Oregon’s economy by improving regulatory climate for small businesses.
Uber testimony highlights rift between the rideshare startup, Portland cab companies
Taxi companies insist rideshare companies follow same rules, while Uber says innovation is being stifled.
Travel Portland reports $4.6B in tourism dollars in 2014
The Rose City has experienced four-straight years of growth in the tourism industry.
Scope of Kitzhaber-Hayes investigation widens
State’s chief operating officer says he was interviewed by the IRS and FBI.
Oregon congressmen on opposing sides of net neutrality issue
Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Greg Walden each stake claim in contentious debate ahead of FCC’s vote.
Port of Portland bucks national trend, keeps labor fight alive
While the rest of the West Coast gets back to work, labor strife at Terminal 6 endures.
Coast Guard, Oregon coast groups sustain court fight over helicopter base
The court fight continues as both sides of the case file opposing motions.
Lawyer: ‘Portland has no realistic chance of getting the NBA All-Star Game’
An attorney representing a downtown hoteliers group says public funding for the convention center hotel is not a factor in Portland hosting the NBA’s marquee midseason event.