The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division announces its 21st annual educational conference in Portland on May 9-10, focusing on claim filing, dispute resolution, and mental health at work.

United Airlines' CEO reassures customers of safety in a memo after several incidents, announcing extra pilot training and revised mechanic training starting in May.

The sentiment among Portland businesses is cautiously optimistic as fewer report concern over image-related customer loss, according to a Downtown Portland Clean & Safe survey.

Popina Swimwear's NE Portland store will close after 18 years as owner Lulu Levenson heads towards retirement, but the online and wholesale operations will continue.

The Better Business Bureau warns Lake Oswego parents of a scam where con artists, claiming to be from educational organizations, charge for nonexistent SAT prep materials.

Wieden+Kennedy cut 20% of its staff at the Portland office, impacting 90 employees amidst industry changes. The layoffs are part of a restructure to align with client needs, not due to client losses.

Oregon's Attorney General joins others and the FTC to sue and block the $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing competition and consumer cost concerns.

On Holding opens its largest US store in Portland, Oregon, close to its American HQ, featuring an innovative modular retail design and a "Magic Wall" for trying on shoes.

UFCW Local 555 endorses Kroger and Albertsons $24.6 billion merger, diverging from the national union's stance, after negotiations with C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Portland General Electric considers adding power lines through Forest Park, leading to concerns among residents about potential environmental disruption in the city's natural reserve.

Two Bamboo Sushi locations in Portland temporarily closed due to a payroll error that delayed employee payments and led to staff shortages. Sortis Holdings offered cash advances to affected employees.

Dutch Bros is moving 40% of its corporate staff from Oregon to Arizona, with costs up to $41 million, offering relocation or severance support, aiming to support southern market growth.

Portland's City technicians will be inspecting local natural gas infrastructure for safety and reliability. Residents should allow access for these standard checks.