Portland Meadows faces uncertain future
Portland Meadows’ latest season saw an influx of new customers by changing its racing season from winter weekdays to summer weekends, but it failed to revive the track.
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Lakeside mayor resigns
Lakeside mayor-elect Ed Gowan refused to accept the job at a swearing-in ceremony.
Disabled OSU drivers get easier way to find parking
Oregon State University installed sensors to help people with disabilities find ADA-accessible parking spaces.
Springfield lets students take online classes
The Springfield school district is offering a new opportunity for online courses.
New generation of filbert growers invigorate Lane County
Many of the younger generation of filbert growers in Lane County are returning to farming life, in contrast to the rising average age of farmers elsewhere.
One in five Portland homeowners mortgage-free
More than one in five Portland-area houses are owned without an outstanding mortgage.
Portland releases non-disclosure agreements with Nike
Portland redevelopment officials released documents confirming that Nike is interested in a Portland location.
Janrain to get new investment
Portland’s Janrain is close to a $33 million venture capital round, according to a regulatory filing.
Walmart opening in Beaverton
A new Walmart Neighborhood Market store is set to open in Beaverton next week.
Portland restaurateurs opening restaurants abroad
Two Portland restaurateurs are opening second locations in China and Japan.