Paula Deen doesn’t show up for Today show
New York Times: Paula Deen failed to appear on the “Today” show for a scheduled exclusive interview this morning, citing exhaustion.
Year: 2013
Tesla reveals battery-swap system
Businessweek: Tesla Motors responded to EV critics by revealing an automated battery-swap system to make the cars better for long journeys.
Portland has high concentration of science, tech jobs
The Portland area has an unusually high concentration of science and technology jobs, an Oregon Employment Department report says.
GreenFLEX to open Stayton factory
GreenFLEX plans to open a factory in Stayton to make insulated concrete panels and employ 100 workers.
Nike brand president to retire
Nike brand president Charlie Denson is retiring in January. Current executive of brand and category management Trevor Edwards will replace him.
Saboteurs destroy genetically modified beets
Saboteurs destroyed two fields of genetically modified sugar beets in southern Oregon.
Portland home prices surge 12 percent
Portland-area home prices are up 12% year-over-year.
PGE says bidding process was fair
Portland General Electric responded to critics, saying its recent competitive bidding process for new resources was fair.
Fast food restaurants change with the times
A Hillsboro McDonald’s and Tigard Burgerville are among local quick service restaurants that are changing their looks.
Shared Housing program shuts down
The Shared Housing program for Ecumenical Ministries is shutting down a service that helped people rent rooms at reduced prices, due to Portland city budget cuts.