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OP-ED: Investor doesn’t want a new drug stock
Dear Mr. Berko: My broker wants me to sell my 600 shares of Merck because he believes that the company will be sued by people who have consumed beef cattle […]
OP-ED: Changing marijuana laws challenge employers
Last month, the New York Times’ editorial board declared that it was 鈥渉igh time鈥� to end federal prohibition of marijuana. The announcement was newsworthy as the latest social indicator of […]
OP-ED: A couple of winning stocks to choose between
Dear Mr. Berko: I have been reading your column for over 20 years and often wonder why you never mention BlackRock. I have 70 shares at a good profit and […]
OP-ED: Creating an intentional marketing culture
Since its founding, Perkins & Co has had a stellar reputation and strong growth position among accounting firms in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Not resting on its laurels, Perkins & […]
Expert: Portland transportation development is in slow lane
Portland is falling behind its East Coast counterparts when it comes to innovations in multimodal transportation, according to Urban Land Institute fellow Gabe Klein.
OP-ED: Sucked in by TV’s talking heads
Dear Mr. Berko: In October 2013, I bought 300 shares of a restaurant stock called Potbelly Sandwich Works at $31, as it was profiled on several of the TV financial […]
OP-ED: A major victory for the construction industry
On Aug. 6, the Oregon Court of Appeals in FountainCourt Homeowners’ Association v. FountainCourt Development LLC, handed down a decision making clear that standard-form liability insurance policies cover construction defect […]
OP-ED: Sandwiched between stock touters on TV
Dear Mr. Berko: In October 2013, I bought 300 shares of a restaurant stock called Potbelly Sandwich Works at $31, as it was profiled on several of the TV financial […]
OP-ED: Religious grounds for avoiding land use laws
The United States Supreme Court, at the end of its term in June, handed down in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. a 5-4 decision that dealt a setback to implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
OP-ED: 鈥楧e-risk鈥� your business to enhance value
When it comes to planning for a business transition, many business owners fail to implement value enhancement strategies that are often needed to achieve a desirable exit from the […]
OP-ED: Boeing on flight path to go sky high?
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m considering the purchase of 500 shares of Boeing. I owned the stock in 2010 when it traded at $60 but sold it in April 2013 […]
OP-ED: As parks and roads suffer, tough choices loom
The city of Portland in the next election season is facing some interesting choices in regard to infrastructure. On the one hand, the bond measure for park improvements is expected to be on the ballot. On the other hand, additional funding for roads and streets likely won鈥檛 be resolved.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
