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‘Ultra-low-cost’ airline begins four nonstop flights at Portland International Airport

The new routes include nonstops between Fresno, California; Cincinnati; Flint, Michigan; and Indianapolis. PORTLAND, Ore. — Allegiant begins nonstop flights from four...

Metro Vancouver board trims pay, calls on province for governance changes

The Metro Vancouver Regional District board of directors is calling on the provincial government to join a new committee aimed at reforming its own...

All Joann Fabrics stores will close soon. Here’s when and where they are

All remaining Joann store locations will be closed by the end of the month. WASHINGTON — The last 444 Joann stores will close...

Portland City Council puts $1 million toward planned James Beard Public Market

The allocation for the planned public market near Pioneer Courthouse Square was added to the 2025-26 budget as an amendment during council deliberations. ...

‘Massive reset’ in Metro Vancouver land market leaves some developers holding the bag

Some developers are stuck holding sites that no longer make economic sense to redevelop in current market conditions, claims one Vancouver broker. The market...

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also fall after Trump comments

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 50...

McDonald’s announces extended summer hours

A McDonald's spokesperson says these changes will kick off along with the summer season. SAN FRANCISCO — Ever get a hankering for a...

Bill would allow Oregon employees on strike to collect unemployment benefits

Republican lawmakers opposed a bill that exited a House committee, which would allow striking teachers and other workers to collect unemployment benefits. SALEM,...

Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide halt to overtime work, saying its negotiators will continue...

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