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Construction companies unite to provide mental health help for Oregon workers with new crisis line

Leaders in the construction industry create a plan to encourage better mental health and suicide prevention tools on job sites. PORTLAND, Ore. — The...

Northeast Portland jewelry shop closing after 40 years

Chuc Nguyen and Ong Vu have operated Van Tin Jewelry with their children along Northeast Sandy Boulevard for decades, but they're ready to try something...

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...

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