Business - Page 19

Vancouver’s Stemcell Technologies acquiring British cell-sorting firm

Vancouver-based Stemcell Technologies Inc. is adding one more biotech firm to its portfolio with the acquisition of U.K.-based Cellular Highways Ltd.  The deal includes...

After retail theft crackdown, some Portland small business owners say they’re not getting help

Multnomah District Attorney Nathan Vasquez vowed that law enforcement agencies' group effort to fight retail theft will help both large and small businesses. ...

PBOT pulls plug on NW 13th Avenue pedestrian plaza, citing uncooperative businesses

The project, which began during the pandemic, limited vehicle access on four blocks in the Pearl District. Two-way traffic will now be restored on...

Stone Soup PDX opens new café in Montavilla to train workers facing barriers

Stone Soup PDX opened its café at Glisan Landing to expand their culinary training program for people overcoming employment barriers. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was...

Iconic Portland gay bar CC Slaughters announces closure after four decades

CC Slaughters, a key LGBTQ+ spot in Portland for over 44 years, will close permanently on Aug. 3 after two final months of celebrations....

Nearly 80 Big Lots are opening this week. See the list of locations set to open.

The brand's new owner is continuing the revival of Big Lots with a third wave of store openings, with more locations coming soon. ...

Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to choose major projects to prioritize

SASKATOON — British Columbia is pushing back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposal for a bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s northern coast. It's expected...

Lents farmers market opens 20th season amid rising costs for vendors, shoppers

The Lents International Farmers Market opened its 20th season with vendors facing rising costs from tariffs but loyal customers willing to pay more. ...

Why Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez breaks with the Democratic Party, despite backlash

Second-term Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington's 3rd Congressional District defends breaking with the Democrat Party, despite criticism from constituents. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Latest articles