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‘This is a painful reality’: Nike will lay off 2% of employees

PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike is laying off approximately 2% of its workforce starting Friday, the sportswear company said in a companywide email Thursday night. ...

Economic report shows Portland still struggling to recover but showing modest improvement

The Portland Metro Chamber's 2024 State of the Economy report shows slightly sluggish job growth, while population and housing cost trends remain concerning. PORTLAND,...

Portland Timbers’ new jersey for the 2024 season has a greater purpose

The Nature Unites kit is part of a larger partnership between the Timbers and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to raise awareness of environmental issues. ...

Winter storm relief coming to Portland small businesses, nonprofits

Small businesses or nonprofits can claim up to $25,000 in eligible expenses for any damages and loss revenue. The deadline for applications is Feb. 29....

Alaska Airlines flight attendants vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike

The vote does not mean that a strike is imminent, but the union can now request a 30-day "cooling off" period before a strike deadline....

Portland-born natural foods entrepreneur Bob Moore dies at 94

Moore founded Bob's Red Mill 40 years ago, which first served only Portland, then spread to become a natural foods powerhouse. MILWAUKIE, Ore. —...

Large fire destroys warehouse belonging to small North Portland business: ‘It’s just really sad’

The structure that burned was a warehouse belonging to Royce's Prop Shop, a longtime small business located on North Killingsworth Court and Albina Avenue. ...

Beloved Portland vegan bar closing after 13 years

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sweet Hereafter in Southeast Portland is closing at the end of February.  "We had a wonderful 13-year run, but the...

Columbia Sportswear announces layoffs at Oregon headquarters

Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle said the company will reduce its U.S. personnel costs by 3% to 5%, primarily impacting corporate workers. PORTLAND, Ore....

Portland Mercado food carts reopen three weeks after devastating fire

PORTLAND, Ore. — Food carts at the Portland Mercado reopened their doors on Friday, Jan. 26, more than three weeks after a devastating fire...

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