Mars freshwater lake might have supported life
Washington Post: NASA’s Curiosity rover found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars.
Year: 2013
Leadership summit focuses on higher ed
The importance of STEM degrees was a central theme of the 11th annual Oregon Leadership Summit.
Kitzhaber says middle class is disappearing
Gov. Kitzhaber spoke at the Oregon Leadership Summit, saying that despite Oregon’s economic recovery, a generation of Oregonians face the prospect of lower living standards than their parents.
Merkley introduces bills to boost employment
Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced three bills called the “Manufacturing Jobs for America” package.
Kitzhaber’s tax reform would take $8M campaign
Gov. John Kitzhaber wants to reform Oregon’s tax system but it would take $8 million in campaign dollars.
Port director picks successor
Port of Portland executive director Bill Wyatt handpicked Curtis Robinhold as his heir apparent.
Food trends favor Oregon products
Oregon’s agricultural future is intertwined with food trade and trends.
Tualatin wants marijuana dispensaries banned for now
Tualatin councilors want to temporarily ban medical marijuana dispensaries while staff comes up with a regulatory plan.
Bend company helps outdoor industry
Bend-based The Flybook develops software for the outdoor industry.
Uruguay to become first country to legalize marijuana
Reuters: Uruguay’s Senate is expected to pass a law on Tuesday making the small South American nation the world’s first to allow its citizens to grow, buy and smoke marijuana.