Kitzhaber focuses on kids
Lawmakers should focus more on services for young children, the governor-elect said, because giving them a solid start in life makes them less likely to need state services such as medical care or prison.
- Published in High Five
Lawmakers save in-home care
Oregon's Legislative Emergency Board shifts $17 million to save in-home care and other human services programs.
- Published in High Five
Fred Meyer bans plastic bags
The chain will stop using plastic bags starting August 1 at all 10 Portland stores.
- Published in High Five
Multifamily market improves
Portland's apartment and condominium rental rates improved for the first time in two years, according to real estate statistics.
- Published in High Five