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The National Law Review

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GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 87 | Portland’s Proposed Massive Increase to the CEO Pay-Ratio Surtax — and Oregon’s Other Tax Debates [Podcast]

On the latest episode of the GeTtin’ SALTy podcast, host Nikki Dobay welcomes back guest Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy to discuss a proposal to sharply increase Portland’s CEO pay-ratio surtax, which was enacted in 2017. While the surtax has always raised legal and constitutional issues, the proposed increase is likely to renew those concerns, resulting in potential litigation and budget implications. They also examine the proposed clean-energy surcharge (similar to the Portland CES) in Eugune, Oregon, the state’s proposed annual financial-assets tax, and a universal-health-care plan that could bring significant new taxes. Throughout, they consider how voter fatigue and questions about local taxing authority may shape what happens next.

Portland, OR · 6d

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Asante CEO declines to respond to state legislators’ inquiry

State lawmakers express ongoing concern regarding nearly $1 million in unreported labor consultant spending; Oregon nurses union demands ‘real answers’. Asante CEO Tom Gessel declined to answer a half-dozen questions posted in a recent inquiry from two state legislators regarding over $1 million allegedly spent on so-called “anti-union” labor relations firms and said Southern Oregon’s largest healthcare provider has not been engaged with groups for “labor-related staff-level education” since 2023.

Oregon · 7d
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Cj Hendry's Plush Flower Shop Blooms in Portland, Past Stops Saw 3-Hour Waits

A pop-up selling colorful plush flowers made from fabric is opening in Portland this month, bringing artist Cj Hendry's traveling Flower Shop installation to the Pearl District. The Australia-born, New York-based artist's project is launching at 914 NW Everett St., set to run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Portland, OR · 5d
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Power out for over 2,600 on Hayden Island early Friday morning

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Power was out for more than 2,600 customers on Hayden Island early Friday morning, Portland General Electric said. The outage was first identified at about 2:45 a.m. on Hayden Island, between Portland and Vancouver in the Columbia River. A PGE spokesperson said there was an...

Portland, OR · 6d
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Urban Wild Spirits Planning Distillery in Portland’s Central Eastside

Urban Wild Spirits, a new craft distillery and tasting room, is coming to 928 SE 9th Ave. in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District. Owner CP and distiller Anna Mantheakis told What Now Portland they are aiming to open in spring 2027, though timing for a new distillery is always complicated.

Portland, OR · 6d

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Organically Grown Company Acquires Southern California Organic Produce Distributor Heath & Lejeune; Brenna Davis and Rick Lejeune Comment

PORTLAND, OR - Organically Grown Company (OGC), a leading distributor of certified organic fresh produce, has acquired Heath & Lejeune, a Los Angeles-area organic produce wholesale distribution and logistics company. The acquisition brings together two established businesses with deep roots in the organic produce industry and a longstanding supply chain partnership.

Commerce, CA · 6d

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Willamette Week: Lawsuit alleges investment company defrauded investors

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — They're some of the familiar business names around town -- Rudy’s barbershops, Bamboo Sushi, and Sizzle Pie. In this week's issue, Willamette Week found that the investment company that owns them faces a new $5 million lawsuit. It's not the first lawsuit they've faced.

Portland, OR · 7d

The Money Overview

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Small businesses that signed with Riverside Payments would get refunds from a $600,000 fund and a 60-day fee-free exit under a proposed Washington attorney general and FTC order

Small businesses that signed card-processing contracts with Riverside Payments Inc. of Vancouver, Wash., or leased machines from its affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing would receive refunds from a $600,000 fund and get 60 days to leave without an early termination fee under a proposed order announced Nov. 2, 2026. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and the […] The post Small businesses that signed with Riverside Payments would get refunds from a $600,000 fund and a 60-day fee-free exit under a proposed Washington attorney general and FTC order appeared first on The Money Overview .

Vancouver, WA · 7d

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Lost & Found Coffee Settles Into Mezzanine of Old Town’s Nourish Building

Lost & Found Coffee, a Portland coffee company that roasts weekly in Old Town, has taken a space on the mezzanine of the Nourish Building at 34 NW 1st Ave., where it hosts coffee experiences. The building is getting a neighborhood grocery that is tentatively set to open in January 2027.

Portland, OR · 6d

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Tualatin’s Downtown District Could Benefit from Federal Tax Program

TUALATIN, OR – The program, called the Federal Opportunity Zone, would give tax breaks to developers and other businesses that choose to invest in Tualatin. The program encourages investors to come to Tualatin with federal tax breaks, including a capital gains holiday for up to 5 years. Sid Sin...

Tualatin, OR · 6d

KOIN 6 News

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Kohr Explores: 7 Dees merger brings together family-owned garden centers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Prominent names in the world of local gardening and landscaping have been reunited. Dennis’ 7 Dees and Drake’s 7 Dees are now operating the single name, 7 Dees. The merger comes as the family-owned businesses mark their 70th anniversary and Kohr Harlan took us to one of their garden centers to […]

Portland, OR · 8d

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Prosper Portland Sues Chubb Unit Over $3.6M in Unpaid Albina Settlement Costs

Prosper Portland has sued its own insurance carrier, alleging the company largely refused to cover costs tied to a multimillion-dollar settlement the agency reached with Black families displaced from Portland's Albina neighborhood decades ago. The agency is seeking more than $3.6 million in damages from Westchester Fire Insurance Co., an entity of Chubb Ltd. of New York, over what it says was a breach of its insurance contract.

Portland, OR · 7d

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What’s replacing White Rabbit Book Cafe? Meet Oregon City’s newest shop

We now know what will take the place of the recently closed White Rabbit Book Cafe in downtown Oregon City. The building will be the new home of Cognitive Surplus, a retail store that sells math- and science-themed stationery, apparel and home goods. Cognitive Surplus is an Oregon-based company founded...

Oregon City, OR · 8d

Woodburn Independent

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Canby’s holiday market gearing up for its annual festive run

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Clackamas County Event Center is preparing to welcome families, friends, and visitors for its annual Winter Fair & Holiday Market. […]

Canby, OR · 6d

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Public invited to comment on Portland General Electric's proposed 4.8% rate hike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland General Electric customers are invited to weigh in on a proposed rate hike during an upcoming public meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission said. PGE filed a general rate case with the PUC seeking a 4.8% rate increase. The virtual public meeting is scheduled...

Portland, OR · 7d

Forest Grove News Times

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Willow & Ash to close Forest Grove gift shop, consolidate in Hillsboro

Forest Grove is losing a downtown gift shop as Willow & Ash prepares to close its downtown storefront and consolidate operations in Hillsboro. The family-owned business announced on social media […]

Forest Grove, OR · 9d

DMR News

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Portland Bankruptcy Attorney Michael D. O’Brien Publishes Updated Third Edition of “Oregon Bankruptcy Relief” as a Free Guide for Oregonians in Debt

Updated 2026 guide draws on more than 30 years and roughly 7,000 bankruptcy cases to answer the questions Oregonians ask most about debt, bankruptcy and the alternatives Michael D. O’Brien, founder of Portland consumer bankruptcy firm Michael D. O’Brien & Associates, P.C., has published an updated third edition of Oregon Bankruptcy Relief: Stop Looking Back […]

Oregon · 8d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance

The fossil fuel defendants in the case had sought to have the climate case dismissed, saying state governments did not have the power to regulate their interstate pollution.

Multnomah County, OR · 7d

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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...

Portland, OR · 10d

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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 · 8d