PORTLAND-Assisted Living Concepts Inc. this week reported second quarter earnings and a refinancing agreement with U.S. Bank National Association, the lender for its Washington, Idaho and Ohio bond issues.

DUBLIN, CA-The maker of Web site-building software says the ability to tap a skilled labor force was a key factor behind the Dublin expansion, as well as the price.

VANCOUVER, WA-Daniel Schulte has been named as director of development for Red Lion Hotels & Inns, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

PORTLAND-If passed, the amendment to the regional government's charter would eliminate the elected executive director position, and reduce the number of districts from seven to six

HONOLULU-The Seattle-based clothier says a rival is refusing to approve its entre into Ala Moana Center as a full-service retailer; Liberty House is reportedly using a lease provision to block the development.

SAN FRANCISCO-The expanded and remodeled Grant Avenue store offers concierge services including valet parking, coat and bag check and cell phone recharging

SAMMAMISH, WA-A pair of 15,000-square-foot buildings could be constructed for $7 million; half the space could house City Hall, and the rest could be leased to cover development costs.

TACOMA, WA-Opus Northwest is bullish its $60 million project can obtain the necessary lease commitments; it would go up near light-rail, the U of W branch campus, a convention center and a new Columbia Bank headquarters.