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Oregon bill providing unemployment pay for striking workers signed into law by Gov. Kotek

The measure makes Oregon the first state to provide such pay for picketing public employees, aren't allowed to strike in most states. ...

Vancouver’s Donnelly Group readies to exit creditor protection

Vancouver's Donnelly Group is preparing to exit creditor protection, principal Jeff Donnelly told BIV today.  The good news with this, he said, is that...

Here’s how much Oregon’s minimum wage will rise on July 1

Oregon's minimum wage is automatically adjusted every year based on inflation. There are three minimum wages for different parts of the state. PORTLAND,...

Why are some people calling for a McDonald’s boycott?

In recent years, the most successful boycotts have tended to be politically motivated, in response to specific changes in policy or government actions. ...

Portland permitting department layoffs downsized for now after budget approval

Wilson had proposed cutting 58 positions to help close a $93 million budget deficit. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes from the...

US stocks near their record as oil prices tumble and stocks rally worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are dropping further, and U.S. stocks are pulling close to their all-time high Tuesday on hopes that Israel’s...

S&P/TSX composite rises even as price of oil falls, U.S. stock markets move higher

TORONTO — Strength in technology and base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index climb in late-morning trading, while U.S. markets also rose. The...

Vancouver’s Duer ramps up European, North American expansion

Vancouver-based clothing manufacturer Duer, which sells to hundreds of resellers, has found sufficient success to support plans to expand further in North America and Europe. One prong...

Northeast Portland shopping center hits the market at $50.8M

Gateway Shopping Center started out as a Fred Meyer grocery store, built by Fred G. Meyer in 1954 where the former Kohl’s was housed....

MLB stadium, arts venue vie for $47.5M in TIF funds

Two major Portland projects eye $47.5 million that remains up for grabs. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story is from the Portland Business Journal,...

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