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Fire heavily damages Portland adolescent recovery campus under construction; no injuries reported

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A three-alarm fire Saturday night heavily damaged 4D Recovery's nearly completed Adolescent and Family Recovery Campus in Northeast Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — A...

US manufacturer sets its sights on the moon, where it hopes to mine helium

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Vermeer Corp. in Iowa aims to mine helium-3 on the moon, highlighting burgeoning private industry interest in space exploration. PELLA, Iowa — With...

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

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Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war, but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations. FORT...

IBM to pay $17M to settle discrimination claims tied to federal contracts

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The Justice Department claimed IBM's employment practices considered race or sex in violation of federal contract rules. WASHINGTON — International Business Machines Corporation...

Amazon adds 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers, citing rising fuel and logistics costs

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The 3.5% surcharge is set to go into effect on April 17. WASHINGTON — Amazon is adding a temporary 3.5% surcharge on...

Lloyd Center advocacy groups appeal master plan approval

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The appeals came on behalf of the Save Lloyd Campaign and the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, and from Jeffrey Kleinman, and the Save Lloyd...

Bake stand in Boring runs on the honor system, with incredible success

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Frosted Sugar Bakeshop in Boring, OR has been operating on the honor system for more than a year, and the owner says she's been...

Alaska Airlines raises checked baggage fees as jet fuel prices soar

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Alaska Airlines hikes checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel costs due to the Iran War, following similar moves by major airlines like Delta and...

A new report says inflation has surged. A retail analyst shares what to expect.

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Hitha Herzog, with H Squared Research, shared her thoughts about the Consumer Price Index report showing inflation has surged over the last year. ...

Pacific Rim Winemakers files for bankruptcy with $100K debt to Oregon grape growers

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Pacific Rim Winemakers Inc. attends to "liquidate" the Rainstorm winery and an adjacent vineyard about 10 miles west of Salem. PORTLAND, Oregon —...

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