Facebook’s Prineville power use more than doubles
Facebook’s Prineville data center used 153 milllion kilowatt hours of power in 2012, more than twice what it used in 2011.
Year: 2013
UO releases NCAA investigation documents
The University of Oregon released 246 pages of documents that disclose details on the 27-month investigation of the football program by the NCAA.
Portland City Hall homeless prepare for eviction
Homeless campers outside of Portland’s City Hall are preparing for eviction as the sidewalk will be powerwashed sometime this week.
West Hayden Island moves closer to decision
Plans to develop a Port of Portland marine terminal on West Hayden Island are moving closer, but still years away from actually happening.
Johnson Crushers expands
After being hit hard by the recession, Eugene-based Johnson Crushers is moving into new international markets.
State board upholds TriMet union contract
Oregon’s labor board upheld TriMet’s contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union that requires union members to pay more for their health care.
Duchess in labor
CNN: As a nation and the world awaited news of a child who could one day sit on the British throne, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, experienced a normal labor on Monday.
Warner Brothers announces Superman/Batman movie
Reuters: Perhaps the ultimate superhero buddy movie will be coming to theaters in the next few years.
Detroit is largest American city to file for bankruptcy
New York Times: Detroit is the largest American city to file for bankruptcy, as well as the largest municipal filing in terms of debt.
Oregon budget sees biggest increase since recession
Taking into account all Oregon state revenue, the government will spend $59.8 billion in the next two years, a 4.6% increase from the last budget cycle.