In Conversation: Ben Cannon, Executive Director of the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
The former state legislator and middle school teacher talks college affordability, changing demographics and student mental health.
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New Portland City Council Faces Big Budget Shortfall in 2025
Elected leaders confront a projected $27 million shortage; Mayor Wilson walks back his plan to return city workers to downtown.
The case for hospital rate setting commissions
City Club State of Reform panelists make the case for setting hospital rates to control costs and improve quality.
Oregon Senate OKs key health care bill
The Oregon Senate has approved a key bill in a package of changes to the state’s health care system.
Solar projects power on in Wallawa County
A 500-kilowatt solar array that will power up to 100 homes opened up outside of Joseph.
ClearEdge installs fuel cells at PCC
ClearEdge Power installed two fuel cells at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus as part of a U.S. Department of Energy grant.
Entrepreneur incentives extended
Gresham, Troutdale and Wood Village have extended fee “holidays” that waive fees for first time business owners.
Long-time Trail Blazers exec to retire
The Portland Trail Blazers announced that long-time executive J.E. Isaac will resign at the end of July.
Blazers’ Cho decision made early
A “chemistry issue” between Trail Blazer owner Paul Allen and general manager Rich Cho led to Cho’s firing after less than a year.