Money transfer scams doubled in 2010
International money transfer scams doubled in 2010, continuing to bilk unsuspecting Oregonians out of their money.
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Messy paper trail behind Hayden Island plans
The Portland Tribune reviewed hundreds of internal City Hall e-mails regarding the West Hayden Island planning process, and found questionable activities behind the scenes.
School projects give contractors hope
School projects could lift the construction industry this year, with 15 construction bond measures being proposed for high schools across the state.
Tribes get a new lease
A new law signed by President Obama allows tribes to sign leases of up to 99 years on trust land, up from the previous cap of 25 years.
Panel backs marine reserves
Oregon’s Ocean Panel Advisory Council endorsed three new fishing-free marine reserves, after scaling back the controversial Cape Falcon Reserve.
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December ’08 transportation indicators
MARCH 2009: INDICATORS, THE STATE WE’RE IN All “latest” numbers are for December 2008 unless otherwise noted. Latest Month Previous Month Previous Year Annual Change TRANSPORTATION Trucking Weight-mile tax receipts, millions $19.1 $23.0 $22.9 -16.8% Shipping Port of Portland, total containers load and discharge 18,207 18,959 21,374 -14.8% Shipping Port of Portland, number of calls … Read more
Read it and don’t weep
My family landed on the Space Coast of Florida in 1968, bewildered Rust Belt astronauts trying to make their way.
Consumers leave pricey organics on the shelf
The recession is forcing consumers to make tough choices at the grocery, with many deciding that pricey organics can be left on the shelf. The industry is saying goodbye to its rapid growth years.