Portland Courant

After national search, Denise Peña becomes new deputy director of Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Resilience, persistence and independence have always shaped Denise Peña’s life. And they remain with her today in her new role helping to lead the Department of Community Justice as deputy director.

Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam will serve as the NCAA Women's Soccer Committee Chair for the 2022-23 Academic Year

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

University of Portland Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam will serve as the NCAA Women's Soccer Committee Chair for the 2022-23 Academic Year.

Junior tennis player Carissa Gerung from Portland racks up 33 bonus points in Girls' 16 bracket by week ending July 30

By Portland Courant | Aug 30, 2022

Portland tennis player Carissa Gerung earned 33 bonus points in the junior Girls’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending July 30.

Inflation Reduction Act Could Boost Tax Insurance Popularity

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Tax attorney Brandon Bloom spoke with Law360 about concerns that the Inflation Reduction Act's funding boost to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could lead to more audits and may spur new interest in tax insurance.

Value of Portland-based Beverages company Eastside Distilling Inc. (EAST:NAQ) fell 74.7% in week ending Aug. 27

By Portland Courant | Aug 29, 2022

Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (WVVI:NAQ) was the highest Beverages company headquartered in Oregon on Aug. 26.

Board of Commissioners asks Health Department for recommendations on how to limit youth access to flavored nicotine products

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

After a detailed briefing on the premature deaths and diseases linked to tobacco among residents, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury on Tuesday directed the Health Department to return with recommendations on how the County can reduce youth access to nicotine products.

Portland company Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW:NMQ) working in Technology Hardware and Equipment sees value fall 75.1% in week ending Aug. 27

By Portland Courant | Aug 28, 2022

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (CRKN:NAQ) was the highest Technology Hardware and Equipment company headquartered in Oregon on Aug. 26.

Klamath dam removal project moves forward

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

Earlier today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that recommends approval to remove four dams on the Kla…

Pacificorp (PPWLO:PKC) 28th biggest stock market swing on Aug. 26

By Portland Courant | Aug 27, 2022

Pacificorp traded at $134.99 by end of day.