One Minute Until Impact: Eileen Brady on Winning the Day

10 February 2012, 5:51 am

In 1999, three families and 50 friends got together to open a grocery store in Portland, Oregon, to support local sustainable agriculture. One of the leaders of the effort was Eileen Brady, and the store became New Seasons Market , a grocery company that now has 11 locations in Portland and the sur... Read More »

Watchdog groups call for independent redistricting commissions in Oregon

9 February 2012, 5:31 pm

The City Club of Portland and Oregon Common Cause release reports recommending big changes in how Oregon redraws its legislative and congressional district lines to account for population changes.... Read More »

Foreclosure deal nets Ore. at least $100M

9 February 2012, 4:47 pm

PORTLAND -- Oregon's Attorney General says underwater homeowners will receive between $100 million and $200 million in a landmark settlement with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses. Oregon and 48 other states joined the $25 billion settlement announced Thursday. Or... Read More »

LAIKA Licenses Shotgun Software for Stop-Motion Animation & VFX

9 February 2012, 9:22 am

Los Angeles, CA -- Shotgun Software announced that leading animation studio LAIKA has purchased a site license of Shotgun to manage production and enhance collaboration for stop-motion and VFX work throughout its Portland, Oregon studio.... Read More »

Meet Boxx: A Squared-Off, Self-Contained Electric Scooter

9 February 2012, 3:47 am

From Portland, Oregon, we bring you the Boxx — a meter-long electric scooter with looks apparently inspired by Volvo station wagons of yore. Self-contained and with a tiny footprint, the 120 lb. Boxx is designed for urban environments where space comes at a premium. It’s small enough — and sty... Read More »

Walk the Red Carpet This Valentine's Day at John's Incredible Pizza Co.

8 February 2012, 4:23 pm

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA-- - On February 14th John's Incredible Pizza Co. , known for its family focused restaurant and entertainment facilities located throughout California and the Portland, Oregon ...... Read More »

Daniel Bortz: Portland's Dog-Friendly Hotels

8 February 2012, 4:40 am

Portland, Oregon, consistently ranks among America's most dog-friendly cities. In honor of our four-legged friends, here's our roundup of three Portland hotels where Fido is more than welcome.... Read More »

Rights group wants probe after 2 barred from returning to US from Libya

7 February 2012, 3:25 pm

A Muslim civil rights group wants the Justice Department to investigate the tactics of FBI agents in Portland, Oregon, after two Libyan-Americans from the area recently were barred from returning to the United States.... Read More »

Probe sought after 2 barred from returning to US

7 February 2012, 2:50 pm

A Muslim civil rights group wants the Justice Department to investigate the tactics of FBI agents in Portland, Oregon, after two Libyan-Americans from the area recently were barred from returning to the United States.... Read More »

Body of climber recovered from Oregon's Mt. Hood

7 February 2012, 1:27 pm

PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The body of a 32-year-old father of two was recovered from the snowy slopes of Oregon's Mt. Hood on Tuesday, one day after he fell to his death in a climbing accident, authorities said. Searchers had been looking for Jared Townsley since he failed to return from a so... Read More »