Medford to increase utility fees
The Medford City Council voted to raise residents’ utility fees to pay for a new police headquarters and three firehouses.
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Millenials hurting Portland’s economy
Oregon Business Plan chairman John Carter says the newest generation of workers lacks the drive that defined baby boomers.
Nike focuses more on action sports
Nike is putting more effort into its smallest business category, action sports.
Tigard startup sells organic cookie kits
Tigard startup Scratch and Grain makes organic cookie baking kits to sell in grocery stores across Oregon and Washington.
Special session passes all five bills
The Oregon Legislature cut PERS, raised taxes on the wealthy, cut small business taxes and more in its three day special session.
Cascade Microtech buys German company for $27.7M
Beaverton-based Cascade Microtech acquired German company ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems for $27.7 million.
NW Couch 18th most expensive office space street in U.S.
Northwest Couch Street in Portland’s Pearl District is among the nation’s most expensive streets for office space.
Port of Portland to export Fords
The Port of Portland will soon export vehicles to China for the first time.
New Seasons raises property values in North Portland
A New Seasons-style grocery raises nearby property values about 20%, forcing affordable housing out of the neighborhood.
Southern and Central Oregon changing
Opinions in Southern and Central Oregon are getting closer to those in the Portland metro area, thanks to an influx of new residents and a diversifying economy.