Why it matters: In this low-hire, low-fire job market, employers don't have to work as hard to hire people. There's no need to lure workers with high wages if there's a surplus of folks hungry for new ...

With a cluster of churches nearby, Dawson Park quickly became a gathering place for the Black community. It was integral to Portland's civil rights movement (many marches started there) and was ...

Catch up quick: Portland rolled out its committee system in January 2025 as part of a broader government transition. The full 12-member council meets every week and each of the six-member committees ...

By the numbers: This monster of a burrito doesn't mess around, weighing in at 2 pounds, 4 ounces. It cost $16.99. Best bite: ...

The Vatican has declined to join President Trump's Board of Peace, citing "certain critical issues." Why it matters: The Catholic Church, which has emerged as an increasingly vocal bulwark of ...

Seattle now allows small cafes and markets throughout residential neighborhoods, ending decades-old zoning rules that largely ...

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The litigation — which analysts expect to reach the Supreme Court — will help decide how much future presidents can crack down on emissions.

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens will reopen next month after an ice storm that caused devastating damage to the property's trees and plants. Why it matters: The reopening follows weeks of recovery work at ...

🎣 Catch up fast: San Antonians have their favorites for Lent, like Rudy's Seafood, El Bucanero and Fred's Fish Fry. Here are ...

Vestwell, a 401 (k) and workplace savings startup, raised $385 million in Series E funding, valuing it at $2 billion, the company announced Tuesday. The big picture: The raise comes amid a raft of ...

Zoom in: Part of the contract will see L3Harris producing additional solid rocket boost motors for the THAAD, manufactured in Huntsville and in Camden, Arkansas. The system is one of the nation's ...