Portland businesses prepare for NBA lockout
Portland-area businesses brace for a financial blow as the NBA approaches the 100th day of its labor dispute.
Southern Oregon
Newport hopes NOAA port is just the start
Newport officials have welcomed NOAA’s Marine Operations Center-Pacific with open arms and eager anticipation, dreaming of the day when the move might transform a relatively sleepy stretch of the Oregon Coast into a research mecca. But how that happens exactly, requires a good understanding of what the homeport is and what it does.
Portland apartments hard to come by
Rising demand, low vacancy level and very little new construction means apartments are getting harder to come by in Portland.
Wood Village casino backers try again
The two Lake Oswego businessmen behind the push for a Wood Village casino last year are trying the idea again.
Oregon announces $40M for affordable housing projects
The Oregon State Housing Council announced nearly $40 million in grants, loans and tax credits to fund low income housing around the state.
Lumber companies export to ramp up sales
An increase in lumber exports has given a boost to Oregon mills.
Portland to support Milwaukie’s minor league baseball bid
The city of Portland has pledged to support Milwaukie’s bid to lure a minor league baseball team.
Businesses unite over salmon restoration efforts
Almost 1,200 businesses sent an open letter to President Barack Obama asking for a new approach to help salmon and steelhead, which could possibly mean removing dams.
Oregon forests serve as major carbon sinks
A new study documents that Northwest forests soak up significant amounts of greenhouse gases when left unharvested.
Urban homesteading stores increase
An increased interest in urban homesteading and DIY activities has led to a rise in stores catering to the hobbyists’ demands.