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The IRS just increased the standard mileage rate for employees. Here’s how it could save you money

If you drive your car for work, you may get a bigger reimbursement check or a tax break this year. WASHINGTON —...

People are getting checks from Amazon in the mail. Yes, they’re real, and part of a massive settlement

The settlement stems from allegations that Amazon tricked users into enrolling in Prime and made canceling the subscription difficult. WASHINGTON — Some Amazon...

Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026

The first day of 2026 is a holiday for many workers, which could make it difficult to get some essentials to start the year....

Portland’s first floating sauna on the Columbia River to open

Founded by three Portlanders, the company aims to expand “community-centric waterfront experiences" in what could be a collection of floating hub spaces. ...

Advanced practice providers, Legacy Health reach 2nd tentative agreement to end strike

Under the agreement, the strike will end before the ratification vote is complete, and the 135 providers will return to work in the coming...

Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday? Here’s what’s open and closed

The first day of 2026 is a holiday for many workers, which could make it difficult to get some essentials to start the year....

JetBlue hoping to shed discount airline brand with first-class seating, airport lounges in 2026

The introduction of domestic first class represents a notable departure from JetBlue’s long-standing brand identity, which emphasized low fares and free perks. WASHINGTON...

Suspects caught after string of Ulta thefts total more than $26K in stolen merchandise

Nineteen Ulta Beauty thefts by the suspects started back in July, until the most recent on Dec. 15. GRESHAM, Ore. — Three suspects...

VIDEO: Car used as battering ram in Christmas Eve burglary

Four suspects were caught on camera robbing a House of Pipes smoke shop in Southeast Portland on Christmas Eve, costing the store more than...

Working on Christmas: Two local Northwest Portland businesses see major sales Christmas Day

Frank's Noodle House and Cinema 21 were both very busy Christmas Day, and it was all hands on deck to meet the demand! ...

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