Columbia Sportswear to profit from cold weather
Record-setting cold temperatures across the nation have the outdoor clothing manufacturer hoping for increased sales.
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Warehouse too costly for Portland homeless camp
Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to relocate Right 2 Dream Too to a Northwest warehouse has been scrapped due to cost.
Gramor Development secures loan to fund Kruse Village
The Tualatin-based real estate development company received a $23.6 million construction loan to finance a retail village in Lake Oswego.
Intel committed to pursuing construction permit
Intel is applying for a retroactive construction permit for its D1X expansion in Hillsboro.
Construction brings more jobs to Portland
The city’s recent construction boom helped create approximately 4,400 jobs in 2013.
Tax increase has no effect on smokers’ habits
Smokers throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley barely noticed the increased tobacco tax, which went into effect January 1.
Oregon congressman battles for GMO labeling
Rep. Peter DeFazio is pushing legislation to require mandatory nationwide labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms but the Grocery Manufacturers Association is fighting back.
Labor union attempts to block downtown construction
Local 49 of the Service Employees International Union seeks to block construction of the Park Avenue West Tower for the second time.
Port withdraws annexation proposal
The Port of Portland formally withdrew its consent to annex the West Hayden Island property to the City of Portland.
Cover Oregon enrolled fewer than projected
The state health insurance exchange signed up approximately 20,000 individuals for private coverage, far fewer than anticipated.