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A career transition to the high-earning electrician field made easier by local association
What do an English major, a recent high school grad and a mechanical engineer have in common? They all can become electricians through NECA/IBEW Local 48 Electrical Training Center. The training center, which is run by the Oregon-Columbia chapter of the National Electrical Contractor’s Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 can enable anyone, regardless of education or background, to become an electrician. “We get people from all parts of life,” said…
Exclusive: Moda Health gets $155M capital infusion from California investor
Delta Dental of California is investing $155 million for a 50 percent ownership stake in Moda, enabling the Portland-based health insurer to expand around the country, the two companies announced today. The partnership also allows the California dental insurance plan — which serves about 36 million members in 15 states, including Texas, New York and Florida — to diversify into health insurance by bundling the two companies’ offerings. “We’re pleased to expand our relationship with our…
Mountain of cannabis licenses expected to take year to clear
Oregon cannabis regulators are pleading for understanding as they work to catch up on new license applications — an exercise expected to take more than a year. “The processing of applications may appear to be proceeding at a glacial pace, but I can tell you our team is operating at capacity,” Steven Marks, executive director of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, said Thursday in a letter to recreational marijuana licensees. Marks said the agency would seek more staff from the Legislature…
Durkan wants more analysis of streetcar expansion; moving forward would take new federal review
Mayor Jenny Durkan released a long-delayed report but has not yet announced whether she intends to kill the transit expansion.
Tacoma-based Sound Physicians sold for $2.2 billion
The physician-staffing company was founded in 2001 by Dr. Robert Bessler.
Bay Area home prices fall — is it just a blip or a sign the market’s turning?
An unexpected but long-awaited minus sign has emerged in the Bay Area housing market. No one knows yet if it will be around for a while, but real estate agents say the data is backed up by anecdotal evidence too.

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