Arsenal midfielder Harbert joins Portland Thorns on loan, Portland

WNBA task force denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues

An WNBA anti-hate task force met virtually Wednesday and criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. “There are no immediate eligibility matters ...

Peachtree Recaps Ritz-Carlton Portland With $141M C-PACE Loan

Ready Capital secured $141 million of commercial property accessed clean energy debt for the recapitalization of hotel mixed project.

Portland Fire add new forward after Sarah Ashlee Barker's injury

The Portland Fire signed a new player Tuesday ahead of the final stretch of the season in the franchise's first-year. Forward Amy Okonkwo joins the team on a standard contract. Portland announced ...

Federal report says firefighting tactics at Maine lumber mill explosion aided the blast

The May 15 fire and explosion killed three people, including two firefighters, and originated at the base of a silo, Maine ...

Portland's Palms Motel owner hits financing roadblocks to redevelop as affordable housing

The manager of Portland's Palms Motel, Dirgesh Patel, attributes stalled redevelopment plans for affordable apartments to local leadership.

What’s Driving CMBS Distress in the Top U.S. Metro Areas

Minneapolis, Denver and Oklahoma City lead the distress rankings at 55.1 percent, 35.9 percent and 34.1 percent, respectively ...

Prosper Portland Declines to Provide Reviews of Loan and Grant Programs

Prosper Portland has declined to provide a copy of external reports it commissioned to gauge the success of its ...

Meet the Portland area's 104 largest SBA loan recipients in Q1 2026

The largest SBA loan recipients in the Portland metro area received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 7(a) or 504 programs from January 1 to March 31, 2026. The ...

Beaverton family struggles as shutdown forces federal employees to work without pay

After Colombia’s biggest quake in years killed 200+ and left thousands missing, Portland’s Matta Café is donating 10% of sales to the Red Cross. Man who tried kicking in front door of Aloha home said ...

Texas billionaire who loves subprime auto loans next to buy NBA team

Another Texas billionaire has added yet another sports franchise to their collection of assets. On Friday, Tom Dundon—the owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, a Dallas-area native and a graduate ...

Arsenal midfielder Laila Harbert joins NWSL's Portland Thorns on loan

Arsenal have confirmed women’s midfielder Laila Harbert has joined NWSL side Portland Thorns on loan until January 2026. The 18-year-old has been at Arsenal since the age of nine, and captained ...

Arsenal midfielder Harbert joins Portland Thorns on loan

Arsenal’s teenage midfielder Laila Harbert has joined American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns on loan for the remainder of the calendar year. Thorns announced the news via ...

BBB warns consumers about ‘free’ gas and grocery card mail scam

With the cost of groceries and gas continuing to strain household budgets, a postcard promising gift cards can be tempting.

Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.

Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.

Former Washington mayor faces slew of charges, including theft, identity theft and injury of public records

Former Woodland Mayor William Finn and his wife face theft charges after investigators say they misused her employer's debit ...

Paying for bus fares in Portland just got a lot easier

Paying for bus fares around Portland just got a lot easier. You can now tap your debit or credit card to pay for fares on Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit's buses.

Fiserv exploring sale of debit card network to big US banks, source says

July 6 (Reuters) - Payments firm Fiserv (FISV.O), opens new tab has held talks with U.S. banks including JPMorgan (JPM.N), opens new tab and Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab to sell its payments ...

Can businesses charge you a fee for using a debit card?

HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - More businesses are charging fees when customers use credit cards, but debit card transactions are treated differently under payment network rules. According to Pew Research ...

What Are Debit Notes? Their Purpose, Use, and Key Features

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Former Tillamook Co. postal worker pleads guilty to stealing from USPS using money orders

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 46-year-old former Tillamook County postal worker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stealing from the U.S. Postal Service using money orders, according to the U.S. Attorney’s ...

Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card for a Hotel Deposit

When you check into a hotel, they're going to ask for a card to cover incidentals. Hand over a credit card and the hold sits against your available credit. Hand over a debit card and the hotel just ...

Do You Even Need a Debit Card? The Truth in 2026

Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are ...