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Is Oregon Home to the Next Billion-Dollar Company?

This spring, Oregon almost saw its first unicorn. A “unicorn” is a company that sells for $1 billion. In May, an Oregon company almost did just that: Cura Cannabis was acquired by a Canadian company for $949 million in stock.

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In a Sizzling Real Estate Market, City-Owned Storefronts Have Stood Vacant for Nearly Two Years

Matt Lynch co-founded Super Deluxe in Southeast Portland (above), and wanted to try another restaurant concept further east. It didn’t pencil. (Abby Gordon)

Portland Ice Cream Company Salt and Straw Has a New Investor, and It’s Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson

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Gary Granger Roams the Portland Streets at Night, Counting Crows

Crows in downtown Portland. IMAGE: Gary Granger.

A Minor Miracle: Finally, Some Good News About Oregon’s Troubled Foster Care

(From left) Tabitha Jensen, Robin Donart and Deonza Watson care for children at Robinswood, a haven in Lake Oswego that has aided more than 250 kids in Oregon’s foster care system. (Will Corwin)

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An Influential City Panel Wants New Private Buildings to Provide Space for Homeless Camping 173

Mayoral Candidate Sarah Iannarone is Requesting $8.74 from Portland Strippers 117

New Oregon Transportation Director Has a Plan for Reducing Carbon Emissions: Get Traffic Moving 99

Oregon Bicycling Racing Association Stands By Board Member Who Criticized Transgender Athletes Participating in the Sport 93

Portland Officials Created a Policy to Keep Homeless People From Camping Outside the Timbers’ Soccer Stadium 90

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