Oregon Community Foundation announced nearly $5.3 million in fall grants for 259 organizations statewide, including 105 awards worth $2.31 million in its Portland Metro region. The newly released recipient list identifies which local organizations received support, what their grants are intended to fund and when the next application cycle
Every book begins with an idea. For some writers, that idea develops into a fictional story, while others use writing to share personal experiences, professional knowledge, or educational information. Regardless of the subject, transforming an idea into a published book requires creativity, preparation, and an understanding of the publishing
By: Janice O’Brien Carol Mitchell did not set out to become a horror writer. In fact, the author of A Good Haunting: Stories says she does not read horror and has avoided horror movies for decades. Yet the nine stories in her collection include transformation, immortality, slavery, child death,
A credit card processing loan is business financing sized around the card sales a merchant already runs through a terminal, online checkout, or point-of-sale system. Repayment usually comes from those same sales, either as a percentage of each settlement or through scheduled debits. For a merchant with a clean
Portland General Electric rate hike proposal could raise a typical residential bill by $8.33 a month in 2027, subject to state approval. Oregon regulators are taking public comments on November 10 as the utility seeks a 3.9% residential increase. The request also sets different proposed changes for businesses and
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