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Legislative updates: minimum wage, energy bills move forward

Two Senate-approved bills — minimum wage increases and a coal energy phase out, moved forward in the House.

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Nick Fish admits lack of transparency in South Waterfront Greenway controversy

Portland Commissioner Nick Fish apologized to supporters for not disclosing land transfer details in 2010.

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Minimum wage bill heads to House

Senate passes three-tiered minimum wage bill.

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Gov. Kate Brown addresses land issues with feds

Brown shifts attention to Burns’ recovery.

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Bend commercial vacancies continue to fall

Market tightens for businesses seeking to lease or buy space.

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Facebook censors Oregon marijuana businesses

Dispensaries’ accounts are removed and locked due to policy violations.

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OSU study finds herpes-like virus linked to coral bleaching

Evidence shows a virus similar to herpes is one of three outbreaks connected to the recent bleaching of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

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Healthy Climate Act moves forward

The bill has moved to the Joint Ways and Means Committee.

April 6, 2023February 11, 2016 Written by

PDC shakedown

PDC loses Executive Director Patrick Quinton and economic development director chief Chris Harder.

April 6, 2023February 11, 2016 Written by

Scout Savvy helps women find tech jobs

Founder Kathryn Brown aims to connect women job seekers with Portland tech firms.

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Portland Parks & Recreation Launches Design Competition for Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Rare opportunity to shape Portland’s waterfront and redefine the city’s relationship to place, community and the Willamette River.
$97M Awarded Across Oregon to Improve Rural Health - OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county.
Workforce Training Pipeline Helps Oregon Building Owners Cut Energy Costs, Modernize Infrastructure and Meet Compliance Standards - A training program for the building management workforce that saves Oregon building owners big money and advances the careers of building managers is open for enrollment.
Agricultural Connections Expands Access to Local Food Across Central Oregon - Residents can shop local through a growing regional pickup network, subscription boxes and flexible online ordering options.
Becoming Financially Independent: A Practical Checklist for Young Adults - Financial habits that can help lay the groundwork for long-term stability.
Ask the Execs: Leading Green - Four executives from this year’s 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon share how sustainability shapes company culture, operations, employee engagement and more.