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Wall Street slumps and bond yields sink following weak hiring numbers and new tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday and Treasury yields fell sharply after the government reported a sharp...

Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

B.C. craft brewers want the provincial government to change how they are taxed because they say big brewers are getting unfair tax breaks.  They are...

Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump dampened expectations of a deal with Canada materializing at the last minute as his tariff deadline loomed Thursday — but...

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

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading Thursday amid a flurry of earnings and economic data while U.S. markets were...

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson vow to keep Blazers in Portland amid arena concerns

Oregon leaders and community members are urging the NBA and new ownership to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and back plans to renovate...

New Portland metro area program makes recycling mattresses easier — and free

The new program allows consumers to drop off old mattresses and box springs for free. There are currently four locations around the metro area...

PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada's negotiations with the United States might not conclude by Donald Trump's Aug. 1...

TikTok food critic Keith Lee announces Portland visit, requests restaurant recommendations

With 17.2M TikTok followers, Keith Lee's Portland visit could boost local eateries through his famous "Keith Lee effect" on restaurant traffic. PORTLAND, Oregon...

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. ...

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