Portland housing audit finds racial discrimination
A Portland housing audit found that black and Latino renters were discriminated against by landlords and leasing agents in 64% of 50 tests.
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Portland chefs win James Beard awards
Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon and Little Bird and Andy Ricker of Pok Pok and Ping’s won James Beard Foundation awards.
Oregon wine shipper expands
Oregon Wine Services, the state’s largest wine storage and shipping company, has expanded into Tualatin.
Walmart adapts expansion with neighborhood input
The Eastport Plaza Walmart in Portland adapted their expansion plan with input from the Lents Neighborhood Association and Mayor Sam Adams’ office.
Kitzhaber says small biz will lead Oregon out of recession
Gov. John Kitzhaber said that small and medium-sized forward-thinking businesses will lead Oregon out of the recession.
Dismal crab season makes a turnaround
The beginning of Oregon’s crab season was filled with storms and small hauls, but that has begun to turn around.
Portland gym generates electricity
At the Green Microgym in Portland, exercisers generate electricity by working out on machines fitted with compact generators.
Job cuts threaten recovery
The next wave of job cuts is coming in government jobs, threatening Oregon’s economic recovery.
Oregon gas prices hit peak
The price of gas in Oregon has risen to $3.88 a gallon, which experts believe is the peak.
OHSU may raise tuition, admit less students
Oregon Health & Science University is $23 million over budget, and may have to raise tuition and admit less Oregon students in order to stay afloat.