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Opponents of Climate Protection Program Ask Court to Halt Oregon’s Controversial Emissions Reduction Regulation
Labor, industry, utilities and trade associations file suit, alleging the program exceeds the state’s authority.
How One Candidate ‘Stepped In It’ With Trade Unions While Discussing Data Centers
Nick Walden Poublon told WW that he “stepped in it” while seeking the endorsement of the Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council.
Oregon’s Gas Prices Are Fifth Highest in the Nation
The Iran War has caused prices at the pump to surge across the country. Relief may be far off.
Tom Dundon Objects to Questions About His ‘Skin in the Game’ for Arena Overhaul
New Blazers ownership group strains credulity by suggesting relocation threat was a media invention.
Hour Media Purchases Portland Monthly Magazine
Two of the seven journalists on the publication’s masthead have already been laid off.
An ‘Elegant Solution’ Emerges for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and a Troubled Tycoon
After more than a quarter century, the public could emerge as an unexpected winner from one of Oregon’s largest environmental disasters.
Rayfield Seeks to Block Deal Fusing Ownership of Local TV Stations
“Right now, we have four news outlets,” Dan Rayfield told WW earlier this month. “If this goes through, you’re going to effectively have three."
OSU Robotics Professor Jonathan Hurst Helped Create a $2.5 Billion Company That Makes Humanoid Robots With AI Intelligence
OJP talked to Jonathan Hurst about the state of robotics, the climate for growing a business in Oregon, the challenges he faces, and the social implications of robots in the workplace.
Oregon Lawmakers Cut a Bipartisan Deal to Subsidize Moda Center
To help secure some Republican votes, Democrats found cash for a cherished GOP cause—county fairs.
The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr.
In addition to a host of other legal challenges, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. now faces a demand from the Oregon Department of State Lands to pay $13.9 million for his neglect of one of Oregon’s iconic rivers.
Last-Minute Amendments Could Determine Who Profits From a Renovated Moda Center
An enormous taxpayer subsidy now contains some protections. Critics say they aren’t enough.
Terry Currier Announces Plans to Sell Music Millennium
The owner of the storied East Burnside retailer says he’ll work with the new owner during a transitional period.