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Oregon Gov. Kotek signs bill loosening restrictions for farm stands, propping up ‘agritourism’

The bipartisan bill eases agritourism regulations, allowing larger farm stores and removing revenue limits, aiming to help family farms survive and thrive. PORTLAND,...

Charles Schwab to close downtown Portland branch

Investment firm Charles Schwab is closing its downtown location but opening a branch in the Slabtown neighborhood and in Lake Oswego. PORTLAND,...

Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump’s announcement

A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a...

Lawsuit over fears of lead in Stanley tumblers doesn’t hold water, judge tosses case

While lead is used to construct the highly popular Stanley tumblers, a judge ruled a class action lawsuit didn’t prove the lead was harmful...

Portland City Council approves tax relief to thousands of small businesses

Upwards of 5,800 Portland small businesses will get some tax relief after Portland City Council raised the exemption level. Here's how much. ...

Intel partners with Elon Musk’s Terafab project

Elon Musk has invested billions in Terafab for chipmaking, including robotics, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. HILLSBORO, Ore. — This story comes...

Hillsboro Hops’ Opening Day in new $157 million ballpark. Here’s what to know

The Hillsboro Hops will throw their first pitch Tuesday on Opening Day at their new $157 million ballpark, featuring a new food menu and...

Democratic lawmakers demand oversight on prediction markets and crackdown on wagers on war

In a letter authored to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, seven members of Congress are calling for the agency to regulate market prediction companies....

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

U.S. stocks swung sharply as uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran increased. The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2%...

Portland rideshare proposal draws opposition from business, arts coalition

The opponents argue that the fare cap could limit service as drivers push for higher take-home pay, while drivers and other advocates say it's...

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