Bend to consider Roats Water System rate increase
A public hearing will be held Thursday to consider the water company’s requested 32.5% jump in water rates.
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Portland gets financial return on Providence Park
City revenues from the home of Portland Timbers exceeded $2 million in 2015.
Silverton competes for $500K Deluxe makeover
Deluxe Corporation named the small Marion County town as a finalist in the Small Business Revolution on Main Street project.
State health insurers plan to hike rates
Individual plans could see rates increase up to 32% for 2017.
Health care roundup
Springfield medical center makes top 10 most-profitable U.S. hospitals list; CareOregon gets a $730,000 grant for long-term care.
Cascade Natural Gas seeks rate increase in Central Oregon
The utility increase would average $2.07 per month.
PSU payroll tax plan pushes ahead
The Multnomah County Circuit Court approved the proposal’s ballot language; dismisses challenge from the Portland Business Alliance.
Fred Meyer first to sign up for Clean Fuels Program
The supermarket chain bought 500,000 gallons of renewable gas to power a fleet of 40 trucks.
Mayor Hales’ budget plan includes a contentious business tax hike
Charlie Hales wants to raise Portland’s business tax from 2.2% of net income to 2.5%, which would add $8.7 million to the city’s budget.
Eugene’s Crescent Village units to open mid-May
After years of anticipation, Crescent Village apartments are almost ready for move-in.