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First cruise ship of the season docks in Astoria, bringing boost to local economy: ‘A lot of us count on this’

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This season is expected to bring in about 30,000 passengers and an estimated $16 million to the Astoria's local economy, which many say is...

StubHub will pay $10M to settle FTC charges over deceptive ticket pricing

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The Federal Trade Commission said the ticket resale provider violated the agency's free transparency rule and did not disclose total ticket prices for live...

Eastern Oregon wheat farmers say rising costs are pushing them into the red

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The prices of fuel, fertilizer and global market pressures leave some producers fearing they could lose their farms. PORTLAND, Ore. — Rising fuel...

UPS to limit buyouts, offer $150,000 severance for drivers after Teamsters deal

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The settlement followed months of negotiation after UPS rolled out a buyout plan known as the Driver Choice Program in February. WASHINGTON...

Top Portland restaurant Kann among Food & Wine’s 10 best in US

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Kann, chef Gregory Gourdet's Haitian-influenced fine dining spot, ranked ninth on Food & Wine's list of the 10 best restaurants in the country. ...

Oregon appeals court reverses ruling that found PacifiCorp liable in deadly 2020 Labor Day wildfires

Business
PacifiCorp has already paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements to victims, due to failing to cut power to customers during the...

Portland campaign for Frog Ferry is still kicking, supporters say, if buyers will hop aboard

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For the last few years, the folks behind Frog Ferry have failed to find public funding for their water transit plan. Now, they're asking...

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

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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

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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

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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...

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