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Buyers’ market and higher interest rates lead Oregon homebuyers to take their time

Realtors held a flurry of open houses during the Labor Day weekend, hoping to snag some of the discerning buyers. PORTLAND, Ore. — With...

Portland’s Foster-Powell neighborhood prepares for new affordable housing

Reach Community Development says the 64 affordable housing units will include 22 apartments with wraparound social services for those experiencing homelessness. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

‘I feel safer’: New Uber feature will allow women riders to select preference for women drivers

Uber says the option, much like Lyft's, will provide women riders more confidence and choices if they need a ride. PORTLAND, Oregon — Many...

Portland’s Higgins restaurant floods with customers after announcing potential closure: ‘Absolutely overwhelmed’

Chef and co-owner Greg Higgins hopes customers will continue making reservations through the summer to help his restaurant and other local businesses stay afloat. ...

Oregon farm workers face ICE fears during critical berry harvest season

The owners of Unger Century Berry Farms in Cornelius believe pickers' ties to the community and previous experience at the farm helped convince them to...

Oregon wine and hospitality industries brace for ICE raids as Trump administration moves forward with crackdown

Days after announcing raid exemptions for agriculture, hotel and restaurant employees, Trump administration reverses course and says ICE will look "everywhere." NEWBERG, Ore. —...

Port of Portland sees 20% drop in containers in May with tariff increases

Port staff hope short-term shifts in container schedules due to tariff changes and uncertainty in the market will improve during 90-day tariff pause in June....

Toy store hit by mounting tariff costs plans to close Portland shop

Owner of Merci Milo says their brick-and-mortar store on Northeast Broadway will close June 30, but sales will continue online and at their Los Angeles....

After retail theft crackdown, some Portland small business owners say they’re not getting help

Multnomah District Attorney Nathan Vasquez vowed that law enforcement agencies' group effort to fight retail theft will help both large and small businesses. PORTLAND,...

Wine company moves HQ from California to Oregon amid former criminal charges, environmental concerns

Santa Barbara County's district attorney said authorities poured out nearly 2,000 bottles of wine they said were aged on the ocean floor illegally by Ocean...

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