Portland

In August 2024, Portland became home to the country's first licensed psilocybin service center, offering a unique approach to wellness by integrating psilocybin therapy with mindfulness practices. The Pacific Northwest Integrative Center (PNWIC) provides a range of services designed to support...

In a groundbreaking move, Portland, Maine unanimously advances a resolution aimed at decriminalizing select psychedelic plants and fungi. Backed by Decriminalize Maine, this move has the potential to reshape drug policies within the city, according to Marijuana Moment. See Also: PsychMD...

Translating passion and a dream into a bricks-and-mortar reality isn't an easy feat. Yet Jenny Nguyen did just that in her 40s. The women’s sports fan took the leap into creating a one-of-a-kind bar in Portland, Oregon. Nguyen's establishment, "The Sports Bra," is a watering hole where...

After a 128-109 victory to tie the series 1-1, the Denver Nuggets will travel to Portland to take on the Trailblazers. MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic has been dominant the first two games, averaging 36 points and 12 rebounds a game. Is there anyone on Portland that can slow him down? Check out our...

Vertically integrated Sweet Dirt is cutting the ribbon on its second adult-use cannabis store in Maine. The new dispensary is located at 1207 Forest Avenue in Portland. It's situated on the Morrill's Corner, and it spans 2000 square feet. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, March 22...

Cannabis lifestyle brand Cookies is opening yet another Lemonnade retail location in California. The opening of the new sativa-focused dispensary is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10. The store, located at 12800 Wentworth St. in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, spans 1,500...

Brooklyn native Dasheeda Dawson was recently put in charge the Cannabis Program of Portland, Oregon's Office of Community and Civic Life. "I am working within the government to activate things that are long overdue," Dawson told Benzinga. The goal is to build upon a program that...

Good day, The Portland, Oregon, City Council has renewed a tax on drivers of heavy-duty trucks who travel on city streets, according to OPB. The original levy was passed in 2016 in concert with a 10 cents-per-gallon gas tax passed by Portland voters. The truck drivers, who don't pay the gas tax,...

Farmers and other shippers in Oregon got some good news this week when the South Korea-based container carrier SM Line announced it will bring weekly container shipping service back to Portland early next year. The service "will create more jobs for Oregonians and more opportunities for local...

A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) engaged in illegal work practices such as work slowdowns and stoppages. According to the Portland Oregonian...

This year, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has undergone a major revamp as the company worked to remain a staple among consumers. From running a boutique-style pastry brand to updating its image with new menu items and a special "Reserve Roastery" location, the Seattle-based...

It used to be, back when everyone filed their taxes by snail mail, that post offices nationwide made it a habit of staying open until midnight, many handing out free donuts and coffee to last-minute filers. Those days are gone, thanks in part to the cost of all that overtime for postal...

Sources told The Information that Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) executives recently discussed the possibility of offering a full-fledged wireless service in areas where Google Fiber Internet and TV exist. The service would reportedly make Google a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), by which Google...