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The Reflector

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Local weaver responsible for online marketplace dedicated to handmade works

Clark County weaver Ann Taylor started an online marketplace exclusively for artists and craftsmen who make their goods by hand. "After watching handmade artists struggle to be seen among ...

Clark County, WA · 3d

oregonbusiness.com

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Virtual Supply Completes Acquisition of Petra Industries, Significantly Expanding National Distribution Reach

BEAVERTON, Ore. November 2, 2026 — Virtual Supply, Inc., a leading privately held distributor of consumer electronics, technology and business solutions, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Petra Industries, an Oklahoma-based distributor of consumer electronics, appliance accessories and related products. The acquired business will operate as Petra, a Virtual Supply company.

Beaverton, OR · 2d
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Grainger Opens Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, OR

Grainger, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, OR. The facility represents a significant investment in both the Gresham community and the broader Pacific Northwest. It strengthens Grainger's North American supply chain network and enhances its ability to provide businesses, government agencies, and institutions across the region with reliable access to essential MRO products and services when and where they need them.

Gresham, OR · 6d
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Daily Journal of Commerce

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$2.38 million UO Portland building in Portland building permits | Nov. 2, 2026

A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Address: WW. Trailers Inc. at 5000 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Applicant: Ed Crabaugh (Ed Crabaugh Engineering) Owner: J&D Properties of Washington LLC of Vancouver. Contractor: Belfor...

Portland, OR · 4d
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TheTrucker.com

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Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates decline for principal equipment types

BEAVERTON, ORE. - For the first time since mid-August, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for all three principal equipment types decreased week over

Beaverton, OR · 4d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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Many Oregon Homeowners Face Higher Property Tax Bills Even as Their Home Values Fall

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — Washington County has issued its annual tax statements, and many homeowners will pay higher property taxes this year, despite a decline in average home values. Washington County Tax Bills Increase for Most Property Owners. Washington County has reported higher tax bills for approximately 195,000 accounts...

Washington County, OR · 7d

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Mass fish kill after Portland company spills hundreds of gallons of chemicals, officials say

Students and teachers from the Sunnyside Environmental School were visiting Tideman Johnson park on Sept. 17 when they made a grim discovery — the waters of Johnson Creek were foaming, and the fish in the normally biologically diverse stream seemed to be struggling to survive. Concerned school staff reported...

Portland, OR · 8d

myfamilytravels.com

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This Massive Oregon Vintage Mall Has More Than 200 Vendors And Enough Treasures To Keep You Busy For Hours

A train once rolled up to this building and unloaded meat straight into the basement through a chute. Today that same basement is a Y2K hangout full of nostalgic fun. I find it easy to appreciate a shop with that kind of backstory. The 1937 warehouse also spent time as indoor batting cages.

Portland, OR · 7d

kptv.com

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Daimler closes truck manufacturing plant in north Portland; Lays off 375 workers

A truck manufacturing plant in northwest Portland closed for good on Friday, laying off almost 400 workers.

Portland, OR · 7d

beavertonresourceguide.com

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Building a Stronger Beaverton, One Connection at a Time

One of the things I’ve learned throughout my chamber career is that every community is different. Each has its own personality, challenges, and opportunities. The key to making a difference is understanding what makes a community special and finding ways to bring people together. When I arrived in Beaverton...

Beaverton, OR · 6d

KOIN 6 News

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Popular Portland ice cream shop raises more than $60K to stay open

The popular Portland ice cream store that took to crowdsourcing to stay open amid a looming threat of closure rose over $60K in just three days.

Portland, OR · 7d

kptv.com

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Mass fish die-off just the latest environmental incident at Portland’s Precision Castparts

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The fish were dying in Johnson Creek when a class from Sunnyside Environmental School visited Tideman Johnson Park in September. A parent reported seeing foam on the water and what appeared to be a large number of dead fish. The Johnson Creek Watershed Council and other community members contacted authorities, prompting an investigation by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the city of Portland and Oregon State Police.

Portland, OR · 5d

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

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Three Washington Ports Share $35.7 Million In Federal Grants For Maritime Upgrades

Washington's ports are getting a major infrastructure boost with $35.7 million in federal grants.

Tacoma, WA · 9d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Step Inside The Nostalgic Oregon Comic Book Store That Will Whisk You Back To Childhood

Somewhere on Southeast Division Street in Portland, Oregon, a neon sign is glowing in a window, and it’s basically daring you to walk past without stopping. Excalibur Comics is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been taking Portland for granted, and that’s something you should probably fix immediately.

Portland, OR · 9d

Daily Journal of Commerce

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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $13 million in top bidders | Oct. 30, 2026

A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (intent to award): Ordell Construction of Springfield. Amount: $4,887,126. Project: Bethel Transportation and Nutrition Services Building (Eugene) Owner: Bethel School District. Cost estimate: not available. Project team: Otten...

Tigard, OR · 7d

pdxmonthly.com

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Property Watch: An Architect-Designed Midcentury with an Indoor Pool

The past few months have seen an abundance of cool midcenturies on the local market, and it’s like each one is trying to outdo the last—see last week’s entry in Concordia with its remodeled kitchen and basement mural in the bar. It looks like this house in the Southwest Hills also wants to compete. It has all the things we look for in these types, such as seamless indoor-outdoor flow with its forested lot, wood galore, and a historic architect and local designer connection. And there’s something we haven’t seen yet: an indoor saltwater pool.

Portland, OR · 7d

Silicon Florist

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Oregon startup news for the week ending October 30, 2026

We take a final look at the Oregon governor race through the lens of our local startup community. This episode examines the intersection of policy and innovation, highlighting what the gubernatorial candidates mean for the future of Portland entrepreneurs. We provide context on how federal programs like SBIR impact regional growth and discuss the broader ...

Portland, OR · 7d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Three-Story Oregon Hardware Store Doubles as a Museum of Vintage Oddities and Taxidermy

You know that feeling when you wander past a dusty corner shop and something tugs you inside? That is how a plain-looking storefront in Oregon turned my quick errand into a full afternoon. Behind the door, three floors of glowing lamps, old brass and happy surprises were waiting. Fellow Oregonians,...

Portland, OR · 9d

City Observatory

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Risky business: How IBR’s contracting will produce billions in added costs

Bad as the bad news is on the high cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, it’s only going to get worse as the two state DOT’s move forward toward actual construction. Everything about this project’s bidding and contracting–the procurement process–virtually guarantees costs will only go up from here.

Oregon · 9d

KATU.com

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DEQ investigates Johnson Creek chemical spill tied to major fish kill in September

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a chemical spill from a local manufacturing facility that it says likely caused the deaths of a large number of fish and other aquatic animals in Johnson Creek in September. The investigation follows reports to DEQ of...

Portland, OR · 7d