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Hillsboro Hops’ Opening Day in new $157 million ballpark. Here’s what to know

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The Hillsboro Hops will throw their first pitch Tuesday on Opening Day at their new $157 million ballpark, featuring a new food menu and...

Democratic lawmakers demand oversight on prediction markets and crackdown on wagers on war

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In a letter authored to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, seven members of Congress are calling for the agency to regulate market prediction companies....

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

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U.S. stocks swung sharply as uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran increased. The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2%...

Portland rideshare proposal draws opposition from business, arts coalition

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The opponents argue that the fare cap could limit service as drivers push for higher take-home pay, while drivers and other advocates say it's...

Burger King plans to hire up to 60K employees amid nationwide initiative

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The fast-food chain operates nearly 6,500 restaurants across the U.S. WASHINGTON — Burger King is launching a nationwide hiring initiative as it seeks to...

Which stores will be open or closed on Easter Sunday 2026? Here’s the full list

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While many retailers scale back their hours or close entirely for the holiday, a number of major retail and restaurant chains will keep their...

City Council to weigh small business license tax relief

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The council will hear a proposal Wednesday to raise the exemption level that could save small businesses hundreds of dollars. PORTLAND, Oregon...

Portland explores vacancy fee as downtown struggles with empty storefronts

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The Portland City Councilors explore fee on landlords of buildings with vacant retail and residential space. This story comes from the Portland Business...

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. ...

Trader Joe’s in Southeast Portland will reopen Monday after asbestos exposure

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The location at 4715 Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard closed last month due to the discovery of asbestos during a renovation project. ...

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