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Oregon winery breathes new life into used corks

Appassionata Estate partnered with Cork Collective to inspire cork collection in Oregon wine country. NEWBERG, Ore. — A local winery is leading the pack...

‘Looking at possibly closing’: Portland-area toy stores worried over tariffs’ effects

Owner of toy store Merci Milo in Northeast Portland said vendors are already canceling orders, saying manufacturers are turning to direct-to-consumer sales. PORTLAND, Ore....

Clackamas County employees, county approach potential first-ever strike with no deal reached

The Clackamas County Employees Union and county representatives met for mediation but failed to reach a deal. The strike deadline falls on April 14. ...

Tariffs add to problems for Oregon wine distribution and storage facilities

Canadians are rejecting Oregon wine shipments as the tariff back-and-forth takes its toll on a struggling wine industry. SALEM, Ore. — Two years of...

Young consumers drive Oregon winemakers’ eco-friendly initiatives

Vineyard managers share tips on organic farming and discuss changing rules for the 'USDA Certified Organic' distinction to attract younger consumers. CARLTON, Oregon —...

Construction industry braces for higher costs due tariffs and immigration reform

Contractors groups say prices are up due to tariffs on building materials and a workforce shortage exasperated by immigration crackdowns. PORTLAND, Ore. — Those...

Oregon cattle ranchers brace for added costs on beef production with new tariffs

Randy and Michelle Carmony, owners of Echo Valley Ranch in Sandy, expect beef, feed and fertilizer prices to climb from tariffs and retaliatory tariffs. ...

A match made in Portland: New businesses hope to revitalize Old Town

The No Vacancy project aims to help find the best businesses and open storefronts to help revitalize historic Chinatown. PORTLAND, Ore. — A new...

Lake Oswego police seek tips after shots fired at CEO’s home

No one was hurt when someone fired multiple gunshots into the front door of SAIF Corporation's President and CEO on Friday. Someone also sent a...

Portland nonprofit helping immigrants gain legal status sees funding freeze

A new federal grant funding freeze impacts two Oregon nonprofits helping immigrants gain legal status. PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is...

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