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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. ...

Trader Joe’s in Southeast Portland will reopen Monday after asbestos exposure

The location at 4715 Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard closed last month due to the discovery of asbestos during a renovation project. ...

Legacy Health, Regence standoff leaves patients in limbo as contract expires over ‘unsustainable’ demands

The health system and insurance provider failed to agree to a new contract, making some patients now out-of-network with their providers PORTLAND, Ore....

New restaurant opens in old Henry’s Tavern Brewery Blocks space in Portland’s Pearl District

Hospitality company Apicii opens Hearth & Vine in iconic downtown Portland buildings. PORTLAND, Oregon — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal,...

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil...

United Airlines increases checked bag fee by $10

United joins other airlines that have recently hiked the cost of checked bags due to higher fuel prices. WASHINGTON — United Airlines on...

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations

Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short...

Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

U.S. egg prices have fallen 60% from last year’s record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder...

Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike...

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon: ‘The expectations are going to be different’

New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon outlined his vision for the team Thursday, and addressed potential changes and negotiations on the arena funding...

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