Business

UPDATE: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on broad swath of federal payments

UPDATE: A federal district judge ruled Tuesday, Jan. 28, that the Trump administration must wait until at least…

Business

Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears about jobs, hundreds of millions to Oregon

Last week, the Trump administration cancelled a series of panels that help determine how billions in federal health…

Business

New report: Downtown Portland foot traffic shows year-over-year growth, increase in worker presence

Downtown Portland continues to show strong signs of recovery, with employee foot traffic increasing 8% in 2024 compared…

Business

For Gov. Kotek, natural resources adviser, water tops list of 2025 environmental priorities

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and her natural resources adviser, Geoff Huntington, consider water quality and availability a top…

Business

Oregon lawmakers to Providence, strikers: Get a deal

As the strike by Providence nurses and doctors enters its third week, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation urged…

Business

Legal challenge confronts Portland’s $2.1 billion water filtration plant

After years of controversy and cost increases, the Portland Water Bureau’s planned $2.1 billion filtration plant is facing…

Archives

Bugrlary ring busted that targeted 100 Portland businesses

Authorities say they’re still working to find those involved in a burglary ring involved in thefts at more…

Business

Metro asked to delay homeless services reform ballot measure

The council has been considering offering a reform measure at the May 2025 election. But the coalition asked…

Business

Major legal brawl may decide what types of cars Americans can buy

Blue states are bracing for a battle with the Trump administration over their authority to limit tailpipe emissions,…

Building Industry

COLUMN | Keep Oregon Moving: Oregon’s transportation system moved forward in 2024

This year, the Oregon Legislature will tackle the structural revenue issue facing transportation agencies. With transportation set to…