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U.S. copper tariffs threat met with shrugs, skepticism, though risks remain

TORONTO — While Canadian copper miners have largely said U.S. copper tariffs won't affect them, some market analysts are wondering how realistic the threat...

S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. stocks also rise in late-morning trading

TORONTO — Strength in the financial sector helped Canada's main stock index climb higher, while U.S. stock markets also rose in late-morning trading. The...

Kotek’s New Law Says Tied-Together Inner Tubes Are Boats, Floating Without a Permit Could Get You Fined

Share This ArticlePORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – You’d be forgiven for thinking this was satire, but it’s not: Starting January 1, 2026,...

The World’s Greatest Ichiro Memorabilia Collector Lives in Florida

Ray Gerkey has grown more appreciative of Ichicro's career by way of collecting memorabilia. This summer, longtime Mariners right fielder Ichiro...

Neighborhood group says decision to allow Oaks Park’s 135.5-foot ‘drop tower ride’ is ‘baffling’

A neighborhood group called the decision “baffling,” saying it failed to require Oaks Park to take all practical steps to reduce impacts on fish...

Portland General Electric lays off 53 full-time employees to manage rising costs

PGE cut 53 jobs, citing pressure from growing electricity demand, clean energy transition costs and grid infrastructure investments. PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland General...

Oregon Department of Transportation worker sounds alarm over mass layoffs at the agency

Layoff notices went out Monday to nearly 500 Oregon Department of Transportation employees, with up to 200 more expected early next year unless lawmakers...

Researchers track homelessness spending in the Portland metro area: How much and where it’s going

Looking at sources from the federal government on down to cities and private donors, ECOnorthwest's report noted over $700 million spent on homelessness in...

NHL to expand regular season and remove dress code in new CBA

The NHL and NHL Players' Association have ratified their extension of the collective bargaining agreement, securing labor peace in the sport through 2030. ...

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