Chirpify buys Portland startup
The digital marketing company acquired Measureful, an automated data-aggregator.
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Moda Health files for health insurance rate hike
Moda wants to hike premiums by 12.1% for individuals next year.
Portland street fee vote delayed
Commissioner Steve Novick confirmed the city’s controversial street fee would be delayed “indefinitely.”
Nine Oregon counties declare drought emergency
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 9% of the state is in extreme drought; 46% is experiencing severe drought.
Portland city council consider delaying street fee vote
If approved, the fee would bring in an estimated $40 million in net revenue during the first five years.
Sustainable law leader joins Portland tech startup
Immix Law Group’s Robert Scott will serve as vice president and general counsel for Opal Labs.
Intel executive presumed dead in Mt. Rainier climbing accident
The chipmaker’s vice president Uday Marty was one of the six mountain climbers declared missing after a fall on Mount Rainier.
Seattle raises minimum wage to $15
The Emerald City now holds the nation’s highest minimum wage at $15 per hour.
Port longshore union intentionally slowed work at T6
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union was found guilty of intentional slowdowns at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6.
Hilton plans for high-end hotel in Portland
Construction would begin in early 2015 and the hotel is expected to open in late 2016.