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Downtown Portland bounces back after holiday season

Last year's holiday season events in downtown dazzled more residents than last year, said the city's economic development agency. PORTLAND, Oregon — Downtown...

Lawmakers, hoping for funding, envision future James Beard Public Market to have same economic upsides as Seattle’s Pike Place

Organizers behind the market say they have about $3 million in public and private investment, but they're asking the state of Oregon to pitch in...

Why 1 in 4 offices in downtown Portland remain vacant

Across Portland, there's nearly 8 million square feet of office space just sitting there, and many of those workers are never coming back. PORTLAND,...

Oregon Department of Forestry releases final draft of wildfire risk map as insurance companies dump residents in wildfire-prone areas

The Oregon Department of Forestry released the final version of its statewide wildfire hazard map, an effort that's been plagued by controversy since its inception....

Despite continued exodus of office workers, downtown Portland foot traffic is on the upswing

Recovery continues to be gradual, and still isn't anywhere near pre-pandemic levels. But there's been a shift toward weekend visitors, according to the data. ...

Measure 118 is on the November ballot. Here’s what the ‘Oregon Rebate’ would do

In November, Oregon voters will decide on Measure 118. If passed, it would tax the sales made by big businesses and send it to residents...

Oregon Department of Justice won’t press for criminal charges in FTX executive $50K donation case

A $500,000 contribution made to the Oregon Democratic Party by FTX executive Nishad Singh had been falsely filed under the name of a different company....

‘The financial picture is bleak’: Ethos Music Center faces uncertain future after 26 years in Portland

The nonprofit works to provide music education to kids who may not normally have access to lessons and performances. PORTLAND, Ore. — After 26...

Is downtown Portland still recovering, or is it getting worse?

A study that looked at recovery in 62 downtown areas in the U.S. and Canada placed Portland at second to last, above San Francisco. But...

Case of eastern Oregon mom denied foster kids due to LGBTQ+ policy goes before federal judge

Jessica Bates, a single mother of five biological children, refused to agree that she'd support foster kids with LGBTQ+ identities, part of Oregon's requirements. ...

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