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National average for gas surpasses $3 per gallon and is expected to rise amid Iran conflict

The price of crude oil in the U.S. has jumped since airstrikes in Iran began Saturday. Now that the Strait of Hormuz is closed,...

Vancouver’s “International District” gets financial boost: ‘It’s hard for us to stay afloat’

The city of Vancouver hopes to open the grant application process to businesses within the next two weeks. VANCOUVER, Wash. — Along Fourth...

Downtown Portland Marriott sells at 63% discount

The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel sold for $30 million to a buyer linked to New York-based asset manager Sculptor. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Oregon eyes Abiqua Falls purchase for public access; bipartisan talks underway

Oregon lawmakers aim to acquire Abiqua Falls from the Abbey Foundation, with bipartisan support to expand public access. A legislative vote could come this...

Oregon lawmakers continue to clash over bill to fix ski resort liability crisis

Recreation operators pushed back on Senate Bill 1517 A, arguing that it would deepen an insurance crisis already straining the state’s outdoor economy. ...

US stocks slip and oil prices leap with worries that war in the Middle East will worsen inflation

Past military conflicts in the Middle East have not caused long-term drops for markets, but rising oil prices could have significant effects for a...

These downtown Portland small businesses are thriving after successful runs as pop-ups

BRING! Treats for Dogs and Madam Cooper's Parlor both cite the PDX Pop-Ups program as being the catalyst to finally get them into a...

Bill proposes increasing lodging tax to fund Oregon wildlife and conservation

Lawmakers are considering hiking the state's hotel tax by 1.25% and putting that new funding toward environmental efforts. SALEM, Ore. — On Thursday,...

Sen. Wyden pushes legislation for small businesses to receive refunds following SCOTUS tariff ruling

Wyden's proposed Tariff Refund Act of 2026 would require Customs and Border Protection to pay refunds for those unlawfully collected tariffs. OREGON, USA...

Barnes & Noble announces store closure at Lloyd Center

Barnes & Noble is one of the first big anchor tenants that still exist at the Lloyd Center to announces its closure as the...

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