Gresham City Council votes in favor of a tax on pot
Although the tax is now in effect, questions swirl about its legitimacy.
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Portland is home to largest fleet of car2go vehicles in North America
There are now 530 cars circulating the Rose City.
Semiconductor group says industry is growing
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics suggests gloomy projections released earlier this year weren’t wholly accurate.
U.S. Senate to decide fate of Klamath water deal
The bill — SB 2379 — was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and will now move to the full Senate and the House of Representatives.
Portland State professor says more people means higher housing expenses
The expert’s study refutes the 2014 Urban Growth Report.
Portland company wants to sell you your last toothbrush
The eco-toothbrush has been popular on crowd-funding site crowdsupply.com.
Kitzhaber’s proposed budget reflects desire to boost education spending
The governor’s budget for 2015-17 allocates an additional $800 million to encourage students to be ready for school from a young age.
Port of Portland director says he intends to retire in 3-5 years
Bill Wyatt said he’d like to retire around the time he turns 67, which is in two years.
Kitzhaber releases 2015-17 budget
The governor’s plan allocates $18.6 billion for the next biennium, more than a 10 percent increase from the 2013-2015 budget.
Navy medical vessel contract goes to Vigor Industrial
Portland company will receive no less than $13.4 million for maintenance on the ship Mercy.