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Portland-based A Kids Company About to partner with Jim Henson Co. in TV venture
Portland-based A Kids Company About to partner with Jim Henson Co. in TV venture
When the presses stopped: Coos Bay museum freezes moment in newspaper history
When the presses stopped: Coos Bay museum freezes moment in newspaper history
The Marshfield Sun's office was sealed shut for 30 years, frozen in time, before reopening as a museum.
How did Oregon22 go? Locals, visitors reflect on big 10 days in Eugene
How did Oregon22 go? Locals, visitors reflect on big 10 days in Eugene
The World Athletics Championship was busy week for some, a laid-back experience for others.
Liz Weston: Consumer surprised by dramatic credit score drop
Liz Weston: Consumer surprised by dramatic credit score drop
People are often taken aback by how dramatically credit scoring formulas react to the amount of available credit they’re using
Editorial: Scrutiny begets progress in Portland Clean Energy Fund
Editorial: Scrutiny begets progress in Portland Clean Energy Fund
While some may bristle over scrutiny of the Portland Clean Energy Fund, the program's missteps show why such scrutiny is merited for this first-of-its-kind program, the editorial board writes. Credit the program's overseers for understanding the need for public trust and taking steps to show the city can do better.
Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision
Editorial: Public access, impact must factor into city’s return-to-office decision
A survey of city workers revealed significant opposition to returning to the office more than twice a week. While employees' preferences must inform the city's strategy on how much hybrid work to allow, the city must also assess how well the public is served by the current mostly-remote arrangement, the editorial board writes.
Liz Weston: Does a 65-year-old worker need to sign up for Medicare now to avoid penalties?
Liz Weston: Does a 65-year-old worker need to sign up for Medicare now to avoid penalties?
The worker is 65, but still covered under their company's healthcare plan
What is the best resume format for military to civilian transitions?
What is the best resume format for military to civilian transitions?
A combination resume provides the benefits of the candidate being able to tell their story in a relevant way while also giving hiring managers away to better understand their entire journey.
Portland tourism is bouncing back from COVID, but hiring challenges may hold back full recovery
Portland tourism is bouncing back from COVID, but hiring challenges may hold back full recovery
Tourism and hospitality industry leaders are hoping to see a full recovery by 2024.
Interstate Bridge replacement proposal hits major milestone with state, local endorsements
Interstate Bridge replacement proposal hits major milestone with state, local endorsements
The next step is an environmental review that planners said would help firm up some specifics of the proposal.
Smarsh, big Portland tech company, is cutting jobs
Smarsh, big Portland tech company, is cutting jobs
Several tech companies have frozen hiring in anticipation of a slower economy. Smarsh says its situation is different.
Judge finds Oregon moved people with developmental disabilities from sheltered workshops into mainstream jobs; dismisses suit
Judge finds Oregon moved people with developmental disabilities from sheltered workshops into mainstream jobs; dismisses suit
The original plaintiffs who filed a class action suit against the state in 2012 hailed the significant success of the settlement, described as the first case in the nation to challenge a state-funded and administered employment service system as a violation of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Skywater Fine Wines opens on Main Street in Hillsboro
Skywater Fine Wines opens on Main Street in Hillsboro
The new wine shop features Old World selections, and a place for community.
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