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New Seasons lays off 95 employees

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The Portland-based grocery chain pointed fingers at last year's labor contract and wage increases across all stores. PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, New...

PGE to acquire PacifiCorp’s Washington utility assets for $1.9B

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Portland General Electric would gain about 140,000 Washington customers through the PacifiCorp deal. PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland General Electric announced Tuesday a $1.9...

Could a rise in sports betting during Winter Olympics change fans’ experience?

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Experts believe an uptick in sports betting could change the focus of the Winter Olympics for many viewers. PORTLAND, Ore. — While Olympians...

Renowned pitmaster Bryan Furman spices up Portland with Southern BBQ residency at Kann

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In Southeast Portland, chefs Gregory Gourdet and pitmaster Bryan Furman are drawing attention with a Southern-style barbecue residency at Kann. A nationally recognized...

‘Cheaper than the actual therapist’: Rage Rooms bookings surge on Valentine’s Day

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Outraged Rage Room in Vancouver says Valentine’s Day bookings filled quickly as people look for a way to release emotions. VANCOUVER, Wash. —...

Inflation falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

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The report suggests inflation is cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and apartment rents soared during the pandemic. WASHINGTON...

Amazon’s Ring and Flock Safety cut ties after Super Bowl ad backlash

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Ring and Flock Safety ended their partnership. This comes after a Super Bowl ad raised concerns about surveillance overreach. WASHINGTON — Amazon's smart...

Sheridan Fruit Co. closing its doors after more than a century

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The 110-year-old local grocery store announced it will close this Friday after struggling for years to keep the shelves stocked. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Creator of Oregon theme park Enchanted Forest has died, family says

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Roger Tofte started building what would become the Enchanted Forest theme park in 1964. He passed away Friday at age 96. PORTLAND, Ore....

Report: Portland faces a ‘new normal’ in market demand as office recovery stalls, and it’s time to recognize that

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A new economic outlook for Portland suggests that returning to pre-pandemic ways may not be possible — or even the right goal. PORTLAND,...

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