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Department of Energy sends $50 million in federal funding to support power upgrades

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $50 million federal grant for infrastructure upgrades, help reduce power outages, and increase transmission capacity between Oregon and Washington. Pacific Power received the grant Tuesday from the energy department’s “Speed to Power” initiative, which looks to modernize the...

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NFIB Survey: Main Street Optimism Remains Steady, Uncertainty Declines in October

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for October was 97.8, down 0.1 points from September and slightly below the 53-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell six points from September to 84, the lowest level since December 2025. “There was little change in optimism among small businesses in October...

Oregon · 1d
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Massive financial merger in Oregon, Pacific Northwest rail transit study, updated coastal plans, and bees help ecological restoration

Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Ocean Policy Advisory Council have initiated a comprehensive review of the state's 30-year-old Territorial Sea Plan. Managing the three-nautical-mile ocean ribbon along the coastline, the updated plan aims to strengthen marine ecosystem protections and ensure fair compensation for seafloor usage. The review incorporates modern challenges omitted in 1994, including climate change, ocean acidification, and offshore wind energy developments.

Oregon · 1d
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$43 million awarded to seven states to support skills training in critical industries

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven training programs for in-demand skilled trades including:. shipbuilding occupations. occupations essential to the buildout of AI infrastructure. advanced manufacturing. nuclear energy. domestic mineral production. aerospace. information...

Nebraska · 13h
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USPS revenue hits $82.9B but financial crisis deepens

OREGON — The U.S. Postal Service reported a net loss of $6.5 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, down from $9 billion the year before. According to the U.S. Postal Service, operating revenue reached $82.9 billion, marking a 3% increase compared to the prior year. The $2.5 billion decrease in net loss came from a $2.4 billion increase in operating revenue, along with a $2.4 billion decrease in workers' compensation expense and a $277 million decrease in retirement expenses.

Oregon · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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Fired employee of Portland roofing company was given blackface doll by coworkers, lawsuit says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A northwest Portland roofing manufacturer has been sued for millions of dollars on claims of racial discrimination. Zachery Fuller, a 49-year-old Black man, is suing the company CertainTeed for $3.7 million. He says while he was employed there, he was racially harassed and that the company discriminated against his medical condition before […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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Portland considers lifting restrictions on dispensary drive-thru, walk-up windows

Portland is considering changes to its marijuana regulations, including rules for drive-thru and walk-up windows at cannabis shops.

Portland, OR · 21h

Forest Grove News Times

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Pho Pot works to reopen months after Forest Grove shopping center flooding

While two Forest Grove businesses have bounced back from a sewer line backup that flooded several storefronts at Ballad Towne Square in August, a neighboring Vietnamese restaurant is still trying […]

Forest Grove, OR · 1d

Lake Oswego Review

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Developer asks community to invest in completion of Lake Oswego hotel, housing project

The developer of the planned North Anchor development on B Avenue and First Street in downtown Lake Oswego is asking the local community to consider investing in the project so […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 1d

Lincoln Chronicle

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Jensen Huang’s Oregon story: Playing ping pong in Portland and waiting tables at Denny’s

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang began working at age 15 in the Portland area and at 17 went to Oregon State. He later co-founded Nvidia, one of the most valuable companies in the world. But his future and the company's are now in limbo after Huang admitted to an affair with a technology executive suspected of being a Chinese spy.

Portland, OR · 6h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Portland Inventory Climbs Above the National Rate as Prices Soften

Portland buyers found more homes and softer prices last month, with a high share of listings cut and real room to negotiate.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Portland pot shops seek tax relief as owners cite rising costs and security concerns

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Pot shop owners in Portland are speaking out about the challenges they face, saying city taxes and fees are piling up and hurting their ability to succeed. Portland’s cannabis businesses say they are part of a billion-dollar industry, but many owners argue they do not...

Portland, OR · 1d

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Gerber Gear opens new Wilsonville facility and headquarters

Gerber Gear, the Oregon knife and outdoor gear company, has made Wilsonville its new home. The company relocated from its longtime headquarters in Tigard to a new 80,000-square-foot building in […]

Wilsonville, OR · 16h

The Valley Times

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Sur La Table returns to Bridgeport Village

Sur La Table, the high-end kitchenware chain, recently reopened its doors in Bridgeport Village at a different location in the shopping complex. The new store is now open at 7363 […]

Tualatin, OR · 1d

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$4.6M Washington Gastroenterology data breach class action settlement

Washington Gastroenterology agreed to a $4.6 million class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect patient and employee data in a 2024 cyberattack. The Washington Gastroenterology settlement benefits individuals in the United States whose private information was compromised in the data breach, including those who received a breach notice.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Vancouver gets a factory for floating wave-energy data centers

An Oregon startup that’s raised more than $300 million this year to use wave power to generate energy for artificial intelligence hubs unveiled the Southwest Washington factory Friday, where it aims to build nodes to power this new kind of renewable energy. Panthalassa — the company takes its name...

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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$26.1 million OHSU project in Portland building permits | Nov. 9, 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: 1435 N.E. Irving St. Applicant: Dan Williams of Faster Permits. Owner: Weston Investment Co LLC. Contractor: Fulcrum Construction NW of Atlanta. The second floor...

Portland, OR · 2d

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Cause Unconfirmed After More Than 11,000 Portland-Area Customers Lose Power

Portland General Electric had yet to publicly identify what caused a series of outages that left more than 11,000 customers without power Saturday night across the Portland area. Most had electricity again by Sunday morning, but about 540 customers were still without service at 11 a.m., and full restoration of the original outages remained unconfirmed Sunday.

Portland, OR · 2d