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Track and Field

World Athletics Championships brings economic boost to Eugene

Willamette Valley

There's a new way to store your kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board along the Willamette River in Independence

It’s called the Beaver Boat Locker. The prototype has one fixed end and one moveable end, so you can place your Kayak, stand-up-paddle board and canoe in between.
The Story

'I still didn't believe it until I got the keys': Funds from 2018 Metro housing bond boost affordable housing

Seven affordable housing complexes are currently under construction across Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. People are already moving in.
Local News

Historic building in Portland's Alberta neighborhood to be demolished

The building, on the corner of NE 33rd and Alberta, was built in 1910, and was a grocery store for many years.
Business

Oregon cities where rents are highest

The markets with the biggest month-to-month rent increases saw monthly upticks above 1%, while the slowest-growing markets held flat.
Growth

Neighbors oppose proposed 150-unit apartment complex in NE Vancouver

The complex would be built off of NE 99th Street, and residents who live in the neighborhood said the extra people and traffic would destroy their way of life.
Business

Northwest's first Ritz-Carlton coming to new 35-story downtown Portland tower

The luxury hotel at Southwest 10th Avenue and Alder Street will have 251 rooms, a fitness center, a full-service spa and a swimming pool on the 19th floor.
Local

Is Portland traffic getting better? That’s what one report says

Drivers in Portland spent 3% less time in traffic in 2018 than in 2017, according to data released this week.
Life

Portland slips two spots to No. 8 on list of best places to live in US

The Rose City stayed in the Top 10 for the second year in a row, but dropped to No. 8 after it climbed 26 spots to No. 6 last year.
Economy

New Portland initiative would require participating businesses to pay at least $15 per hour

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler spoke about the new initiative, "Portland Means Progress," during his monthly press conference.
Vancouver

Vancouver among four Washington cities to make 'Top 100 Best Places To Live' list

Richland, Spokane and Pullman also made the list. Salem was the only Oregon city to be included among the Top 100. Portland didn't make the cut because its median home value is too high.
Traffic

Portlanders will spend about 215 hours commuting to work this year

Want to see the average commute time where you live? Check out the interactive map in this article.