Oregon changing GED requirements
Oregon community groups are trying to persuade people to get their GED by the end of 2013 before the tests get harder and more complex.
Year: 2013
Brazil World Cup to have ‘cheapest tickets ever’
BBC: Fifa Secretary-General Jerome Valcke said 70% of the matches would cost less than in previous events; ticket prices will be announced on 19 July.
Business up near Eugene’s wealthy neighborhoods
Retail in Eugene is growing quickly, with storefronts in long-stagnant areas being rented.
Lawmakers propose $10M funding for Convention Center hotel
Oregon lawmakers proposed to partly fund the Convention Center hotel with $10 million in lottery bonds.
Water supply fund goes to governor
The Oregon House and Senate passed a bill to create the state’s first water supply development fund.
Marijuana petitioner fine upheld
Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown’s record $65,000 fine against the sponsor of a pro-marijuana petition was upheld by an administrative law judge.
Eugene startup links farmers, customers
Eugene Local Foods is an online farmers’ market that allows shoppers to order groceries from local farmers via iPhones.
Tigard approves social gaming
The Tigard City Council approved a plan to allow businesses to host poker and other social gaming.
How to save your life in a plane crash
CNN: In recent years, aircraft manufacturers have focused not only on accident avoidance, but also on helping passengers survive the impact and post-crash evacuation.
Consumer Cellular hooks up seniors
The wireless-communications industry thrives on the latest and the greatest; witness the masses who camp out in front of Apple stores every year or so anticipating the newest iPhone. Consumer Cellular, a Tigard-based wireless service and phone provider, is not one of the trendsetters.