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Oregon sparkling wine producers unite, signaling a new era for the industry

Nonprofit Method Oregon sets strict standards for traditional-method sparkling wines as winemakers push onto the global stage. OREGON, USA — Oregon winemakers are...

Bottle redemption center’s move to Southeast Portland meets with community pushback

The People's Depot has been operating a bustling outdoor bottle redemption center under the Morrison Bridge for almost four years. Now, it's going brick-and-mortar....

Rising gas prices squeeze Oregon small businesses, force tough choices

Delivery costs climb as fuel hits four-year high, prompting price hikes and cutbacks. PORTLAND, Oregon — Gas prices are climbing to their highest...

Nearly 4,000 workers at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US go on strike

It's the first walkout at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse since the 1980s. GREELEY, Colo — About 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s...

National average gas prices now nearly 90 cents higher than one month ago

The national retail average Tuesday for a gallon of gas was $3.79, according to AAA. That's up from $3.718 on Monday and up from...

Portland property manager says fire at Elephants Deli is emblematic of a wider problem

Whether purposeful or accidental, some business owners say the damage done by Portland's homeless has become a burden they feel they're left to shoulder...

NCAA men’s tournament comes to Portland: Schedule, top players and teams to watch

Top NBA prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. lead a slate of star talent as Portland hosts NCAA first‑ and second‑round games this...

BottleDrop operator and landlord for North Portland location disagree on who chose to end the lease

Critics of the Delta Park Redemption Center say the site has been a magnet for drug use and crime, but those who rely on...

State lawmakers, including Oregon and Washington, rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

As of 2026, there are roughly 114 billion pennies still in circulation. WASHINGTON — Months after the last of the United States'...

Pi Day 2026: Deals and freebies for Mar. 14

Pi Day is about more than a mathematical constant; it's become an opportunity for pizzerias and bakeries to slice some customer discounts. ...

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