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TriMet lays off 26 employees amid budget shortfall

TriMet cited an ongoing $300 million shortfall between projected revenues and expenditures over the next several years, resulting in service cuts. PORTLAND, Ore....

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN, which has carried baseball since 1990, loses postseason games and the Home Run Derby but gains something more valuable for its bottom line....

Taco Bell puts fans in charge with new menu items

The California Crunchwrap, Burrito Bliss and Cantina Craze emerged from more than 40,000 submissions to the restaurant chain's Fan Style program. IRVINE, Calif....

Oregon reaches $7M settlement with landlord giant Greystar in price-fixing lawsuit

The lawsuit accused Greystar of using algorithmic pricing tools to collude and raise rents. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has reached a proposed $7...

Providence Oregon Hospital to lay off more than 150 workers in latest round

Providence has laid off hundreds of workers this year across the Pacific Northwest region. PORTLAND, Ore. — Providence Oregon is set to lay...

‘Vast majority’ of unionized OHSU employees vote in favor of a strike, union says

More than 8,000 OHSU employees are represented by the union, and an 'overwhelming percentage' voted to authorize a strike should the union declare one....

Trump rolls back tariffs on 200+ foods; shoppers, businesses see little immediate relief

Food retailers say months of higher-cost inventory will likely delay any impact on consumer prices. PORTLAND, Oregon — President Donald Trump rolled back...

Higgins restaurant staff and former employees plan a potluck to honor their late boss

Chef Greg Higgins and staff are mourning the sudden death of the restaurant’s longtime front-of-house leader, Paul Mallory. PORTLAND, Oregon — Higgins, one...

Nearly 700 New Seasons employees vote to authorize strike ahead of holidays

New Seasons workers set Dec. 4 deadline for contract agreement or face strike starting Dec. 17 over wages and health insurance eligibility disputes. ...

‘It’s been terrible for us’: Aloha restaurant owner says customers have dried up since the ICE presence increased

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant owner Fabian Santana said business has dropped by more than 50% in recent months, with many no longer feeling safe in...

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