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Okanagan wineries laud ‘banner season’ amid climate risks

Okanagan Valley winemakers and executives say they are enjoying the best growing season in years even though the risk is always present that a...

JCPenney sells 119 stores for nearly $1 billion. Were any of them in Oregon?

One JCPenney store in Oregon is set to be sold as part of a nearly $1 billion deal with a private equity firm. ...

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

OTTAWA — Signs of resilience in the Canadian economy were enough for the Bank of Canada to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday,...

Glass bottle manufacturer to close Portland production facility, lay off 90 workers

Owens-Brockway plans to continue to operate a warehouse in Portland, but is shutting down the production facility. PORTLAND, Ore. — An Ohio-based...

S&P/TSX composite index slips while U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was trending lower in late-morning trading Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down...

Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing's Q2 loss narrowed as revenue soared to $22.75B with 150 aircraft deliveries. Boeing's second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft...

Alaska Airlines pauses flights to Hawaii amid tsunami warning

Alaska Airlines is pausing flights heading to all Hawaiian islands, the company announced Tuesday night. SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is pausing all...

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....

Ship breaking critic wins $165K after company’s legal delays

A leading critic of a company that dismantles and recycles ships on a stretch of Vancouver Island shoreline has been awarded more than $165,000 by the...

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