Gervais, OR Business and More

The Massive Indoor Oregon Market That Packs Countless Amish Vintage Finds Under One Roof

You step through the door and realize this is not a quick stop. Twenty-one rooms stretch before you, each one packed with carefully curated treasures. The scent of wood polish and scented candles fills the air as you wander past primitive antiques, custom Shaker furniture, and handcrafted braided rugs. This...

KXL

Multnomah County Scores Court Win in Lawsuit Against Big Oil

Portland, OR – Multnomah County’s $51 billion climate lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies and industry trade associations can proceed. On Monday, a Multnomah County Judge tossed out 19 of 20 dismissal motions, clearing the way for a trial. The county accuses the industry of a decades-long deception campaign over climate change that sparked deadly local events, including the Pacific Northwest heat dome.

Multnomah County, OR · 6d

Ashland Daily Tidings

Portland Weighs Banning Stores From Charging Shoppers Different Prices Based on Personal Data

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland District 4 Councilor Eric Zimmerman’s ordinance banning retailers and delivery apps from using personal data to set different prices for different customers is scheduled for a first reading before City Council on Wednesday, November 4. Zimmerman strongly opposes “surveillance pricing”, a method that can...

tualatinlife.com

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Award-Winning Cocktail Company Crafts Ready-To-Drink Libations in Local Facility

Deep in the heart of Tualatin, Straightaway Cocktails mixes award-winning canned spirits for everyone from Alaska Airlines to Costco. It’s a company that pours with a purpose. Straightaway’s small team does everything from recipe writing and batch brewing to bottling, canning and shipping from a 49,000-square-foot Southwest Manhasset Street...

Tualatin, OR · 7d

The Reflector

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 · 7d

oregonbusiness.com

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 · 6d

mfgnewsweb.com

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 · 9d

Daily Journal of Commerce

$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...

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TheTrucker.com

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 · 8d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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 · 10d

Chronicle

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...

myfamilytravels.com

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.

kptv.com

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.

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 · 9d

KOIN 6 News

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.

kptv.com

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.