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Portland rideshare proposal draws opposition from business, arts coalition

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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...

Burger King plans to hire up to 60K employees amid nationwide initiative

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The fast-food chain operates nearly 6,500 restaurants across the U.S. WASHINGTON — Burger King is launching a nationwide hiring initiative as it seeks to...

Which stores will be open or closed on Easter Sunday 2026? Here’s the full list

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While many retailers scale back their hours or close entirely for the holiday, a number of major retail and restaurant chains will keep their...

City Council to weigh small business license tax relief

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The council will hear a proposal Wednesday to raise the exemption level that could save small businesses hundreds of dollars. PORTLAND, Oregon...

Portland explores vacancy fee as downtown struggles with empty storefronts

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The Portland City Councilors explore fee on landlords of buildings with vacant retail and residential space. This story comes from the Portland Business...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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