Swickard Group buys Five Oak building in downtown Portland
A Nevada company has paid more than $10 million for the Five Oak building. Swickard Group previously acquired the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown. The purchase was made in cash without debt or institutional financing. Unico Properties is the property manager for both Five Oak and ‘Big Pink’. U.S....
New Spot Dorothy’s to Open in Southeast Portland
A new concept, Dorothy’s, is set to open in Southeast Portland, according to a liquor license application filed with the city. Dorothy’s is set to open in a corner space in a small shopping plaza on 3534 SE 52nd Ave., anchored by Midpoint Food and Drink. The space Dorothy’s is set to open in is currently occupied by...
Providence Oregon CEO Discusses “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Restrict Access to Specialty Care
As WW recently reported, many low-income Portlanders have lost a key pathway to Providence health system specialists—the result of a Medicaid insurance network change that went into effect this month. CareOregon, which runs the affected plan, says its broader provider network is adequate to absorb the changes. Some...
Gen X is quietly becoming the most financially squeezed generation in America, and nobody...
Tension: Gen X is entering peak earning years while absorbing financial obligations from both aging parents and adult children, and the policy infrastructure meant to help families in crisis was designed for everyone except them. Noise: The conversation about economic hardship in America focuses on young adults...
MINISO opens location at Gresham Town Fair Shopping Center
A festive new store has brought a dizzying array of items to Gresham — perfect to find a gift for a loved one, a beloved toy for a kid, or something to treat yourself. MINISO had a grand opening celebration for its Gresham store Saturday, Feb. 28, after a soft-launch earlier in the month. The shop, known for its...
Pearl District homeless shelter faces lawsuit threat over neighborhood conditions
A Pearl District apartment complex has filed a tort claim against the city of Portland, alleging the low-barrier overnight homeless shelter on NW Northrup Street has created nuisance conditions in the surrounding neighborhood.
The Private Oregon Garden That Feels Like A Botanical Dream
Perched above the Willamette River, Elk Rock Garden feels like a secret world waiting behind garden gates. This remarkable private garden blends natural beauty with artistic design, creating a peaceful escape that feels both intimate and grand. Stone paths wind through rare plants, alpine treasures, and carefully...
Mission Implausible: SE PDX Student Uncovers Major Water Cost Savings, Saving PCC $1 Million
A student intern at Portland Community College (PCC) was given one mission—find savings on the college’s water usage and billing. The result? Mission accomplished and then some. Eric Brurud’s deep dive into the college’s water billing system is delivering big results for students and taxpayers: $143,000 in ongoing...
JUDGE SENTENCES PROLIFIC BURGLAR, BIKE THIEF IN PORTLAND TO MORE THAN FOUR YEARS IN...
Portland, OR- Christopher McGinnis pled guilty today to six counts of Burglary in the First Degree and two counts of Theft in the First Degree. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Ramras sentenced McGinnis to 50 months prison (four years and two months) along with three years of post prison supervision.
Alaska Resident Gets Federal Prison Time in Portland for Stealing More Than $170,000 in...
An Alaskan resident was found guilty on three counts of wire fraud involving more than $172,000 from emergency COVID-19 programs when he appeared before a Portland U.S. District Court judge earlier this week. Tidings Context. Wire fraud means using interstate electronic communications like online forms, emails, or...
