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Year: 2013
Google Ventures invests $250M in Uber
Forbes: Google’s investment arm, Ventures, invested $250 million into on-demand car service Uber.
Oregon economic growth below norm
Besides Portland, Oregon’s metro areas are growing more slowly than normal as recovery stumbles.
Oregon leaders like Obama’s higher ed plan
President Obama’s plan to improve higher education access is similar to Oregon’s efforts, state officials said.
Oregon losing timber money
The U.S. Forest Service will take a portion of the timber payments it has promised or paid due to federal budget cuts.
Klamath water conflict continues
Cattle ranchers and hay farmers are caught up in a water supply fight with American Indians, farmers and environmentalists in the Klamath Basin.
Portland homebuying slows
The fast-paced real estate market has slowed slightly in Portland.
Oregon struggling with juniper invasion
Juniper is spreading quickly in Oregon, creating numerous environmental problems.
Portland movie theaters evolve
Portland’s small independent movie theaters evolve to survive.
Mentor Graphics reports another record quarter
Mentor Graphics shares rose after the Wilsonville company reported another quarter of record revenue.