Sen. Merkley promises to propose legislation for LGBT protection
The Democrat from Oregon said he will push the Equality Act of 2015 when Congress returns from recess.
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Uber accepts Portland’s deal; Airbnb rebuffs regulation
The ridesharing app agreed to stop illegally operating in Portland, while the homesharing app resists giving the city the name of its hosts.
Novick declares ‘gut check’ time for Portland street fund
Voting on the $43.8 million tax proposal has been delayed until mid-January.
Navy orders three drone systems from Insitu
The contract is worth roughly $41 million, according to the Pentagon.
Inspector: Jordan Cove LNG-terminal site could contain contaminated soil
A whistleblower suggested that project engineers were possibly withholding information about soil issues at the Coos Bay site.
Terms of Heathman Hotel deal released
The Maryland company, LaSalle Hotel Properties, reportedly paid $64.3 million for the property.
Heathman Hotel experiences management shakeup after apparent sale
A Maryland affiliate of LaSalle Hotel Properties has reportedly purchased the downtown Portland holding.
Goldman Sachs analyst’s vote of confidence aids Columbia Sportswear
The company saw its shares soar Wednesday after Lindsay Drucker Mann said it had sustainable ‘momentum.’
New era of relations with Cuba should allow for more Oregon fruit exports
Consumers may have to wait for an act of Congress to be allowed to easily procure Cuba’s famous cigars and rum.
State lawmakers to look to clarify recreational pot rules
A committee of Senate and House members want to establish clarity surrounding Measure 91’s taxation and how its passage affects medical marijuana rules.