Affordable housing hitting snags throughout state
In Portland, city officials wrangle with decades-old deal that could provide land in Pearl District, while Bend lawmakers push bills that sponsors concede aren’t likely to pass.
Drought brings grim news to rural Oregon
Historically warm winter raises concerns about water access; farmers prepare for unprofitable year; Sen. Wyden pursues Wildlife Disaster Funding Act to prepare for wildfires.
Oregon lawmakers to address increasing prescription-drug costs
HEALTH ROUNDUP: Bills in Oregon Legislature to provide relief for families burdened by skyrocketing drug costs; Oregon hospitals overbill Medicare.
Portland software company secures $20M
Jama Software has raised $33M, plans to use funding to hire 50 to fill downtown office.
MAX Orange Line expected to be millions under budget
The general manager of TriMet said the new Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Line will be $10-40 million under budget.
On the Road
BY LINDA BAKER
My daughter turned 18 last week, and for her birthday I got her a Car2Go membership. Not to label myself a disruptor or anything, but it felt like a groundbreaking moment. The two of us, mother and child, were participating in a new teen rite of passage: Instead of handing over the car keys, I handed over a car-sharing card — with the caveat that she not use the gift as her own personal car service.
Beyond Bodegas
BY JACOB PALMER
Five years in the making, the Portland Mercado — the city’s first Latino public market — will celebrate its grand opening April 11. A $3.5 million public-private partnership spearheaded by Hacienda CDC, the market will house 15 to 20 businesses in the food, retail and service sectors. It has some big-name funders, including the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. The project goals are equally ambitious: to improve cross-cultural understanding, alleviate poverty and spur community economic development.
Power Players
BY ROBERT MULLIN
A new energy-sharing agreement sparks concerns about independence and collaboration in the region’s utility industry.
Epitaph for a Boondoggle
The CRC is a cautionary tale about how we plan for, finance and invest in transportation infrastructure.
Letting Go
BY AMY MILSHTEIN
As baby boomers sell their businesses, too many forget the all-important succession plan.