The future of fireworks
Vancouver USA banned the sale of personal fireworks. Should Oregon cities do the same?
Portland
Farm to Fit: Staying ahead of the curve
Six years ago, Dre Slaman, 36, and G. Scott Brown, 44, decided they wanted to leave L.A. and move somewhere they considered creative. After weighing the options, the duo, who have a background in acting, decided Portland was the clear standout. But back then, the Rose City was missing something: a meal delivery service.
Oregon’s Fiscal Flow
It’s widely recognized that there are two Oregons: one centered on the Portland metropolitan area and another composed of the state’s smaller cities and rural areas.
Portland Commissioner Fish against business tax hike
A proposed Portland business tax hike — seeking to raise $9 million for city programming — may be on the way out. From OPB: In a council work session Tuesday, (Commissioner Nick Fish) said the council has recently asked the business community to shoulder other new costs, due to laws requiring paid sick leave and raising … Read more
Portland gets financial return on Providence Park
City revenues from the home of Portland Timbers exceeded $2 million in 2015.
PSU payroll tax plan pushes ahead
The Multnomah County Circuit Court approved the proposal’s ballot language; dismisses challenge from the Portland Business Alliance.
Fred Meyer first to sign up for Clean Fuels Program
The supermarket chain bought 500,000 gallons of renewable gas to power a fleet of 40 trucks.
Mayor Hales’ budget plan includes a contentious business tax hike
Charlie Hales wants to raise Portland’s business tax from 2.2% of net income to 2.5%, which would add $8.7 million to the city’s budget.
Portland Mayor to propose business tax hike
Sources say Charlie Hales is expected to propose a business tax hike to boost the city budget.