Supreme Court approves liquor privatization ballot title
The court has certified the ballot title that would allow liquor sales in grocery stores. Sponsors need to collect 88,184 signatures to place the measure on the November ballot.
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Supreme Court denies Kitzhaber email privacy bid
Former Governor John Kitzhaber lost the petition to block access to archived emails.
PSU’s foundation backs payroll tax plan; chamber disapproves
Portland State University’s foundation donated $100,000 to the Local College Affordability Measure’s campaign committee, and chamber of commerce members are disappointed.
McMenamins to open Hawaiian-themed hotel
The Portland-based brand announced plans for the $9.8 million Tiki hotel in Kalama.
Zoom+, Wacom move headquarters to Pearl District
Both companies will leave the suburbs and move their headquarters to Pearl West in Portland. Zoom+ is currently based in Hillsboro; Wacom is based in Vancouver.
August deadline looms for Tesoro oil terminal in Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver and backers of the Vancouver Energy Project have until August to opt out if permits aren’t acquired in time.
Bernie Sanders to hold rally at Moda Center
Crowds gathered as early as 2 a.m. this morning, although doors don’t open until 9:45 a.m. Sanders will speak at 12:45 p.m.
Expect delays during the morning commute.
Silke Communications buys California’s Eden Radio
The Eugene-based radio communication network acquired Eden Radio of Salinas, a two-way radio company.
Reed’s Crossing in Hillsboro gets green light
Construction is set for summer at the northern tier of the massive South Hillsboro development.
Stand Up app tackles Central Oregon homelessness
The app is intended to help homeless people and will offer needs assessment data to nonprofits.