Kate Brown sworn in as Oregon’s second female governor
The ex-secretary of state was sworn in Wednesday morning in Salem.
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Portland-based Sho Dozono could be forced into bankruptcy
Creditors file petition to drive businessman and former mayoral candidate into Chapter 7 involuntary bankruptcy.
Labor strife takes center stage for Port of Portland
The port has been criticized for how it has addressed airport workers’ unrest while conflicts with labor continues to hurt the shipping terminal.
Children of anti-vaxxers to be sent home today if shots not up to date
Oregon leads the nation with highest percentage of kindergarteners with non-medical vaccine exemptions.
Senate passes Clean Fuels Program
The contentious bill is on its way to the House of Representatives after being approved by the Senate.
Amanda Fritz: City needs to ‘raise the bar,’ say no to developers more often
In a memo to her staff, Fritz emphasized the importance of tree preservation, on-street parking availability and neighborhood compatibility when considering developer proposals.
Speculation abounds on Kitzhaber’s last day as governor
Kate Brown, John Kitzhaber lay low Monday before transition of the state’s top position.
Port of Portland’s second-largest customer not leaving yet
German shipping line will be port’s largest customer when Hanjin stops coming to Portland in March.
Business groups, GOP express concerns regarding paid sick leave bill
Some warn that passage of bill would force them to “close our doors or lay people off.”
ODOT pays to study quake solutions for Medford I-5 viaduct
The Oregon Department of Transportation has hired a company to review the bridge that could collapse should an earthquake occur.