Los Angeles could ban feeding homeless people
MSNBC: The Los Angeles City Council is weighing a ban on feeding homeless people in public areas.
Year: 2013
SEIU targeting hospitals
The Service Employees International Union is proposing healthcare cost ballot initiatives in California and Oregon that industry officials say is covering up a union organizing drive.
Lane County getting natural gas fueling station
Eugene is getting the first natural gas fueling station in Oregon to serve the public.
TriQuint shareholder challenging company’s strategy
Activist investment fund Starboard Value is challenging TriQuint Semiconductor’s business strategy and nominating its own candidates for the Hillsboro company’s board.
Salem businesses use social media instead of storefronts
Several Salem small business owners are using Facebook to get the word out about their businesses instead of using traditional brick and mortars.
Cover Oregon won’t pursue recipients’ assets
The Oregon Health Authority is changing its asset-recovery policy.
Downtown Eugene business owners concerned about Kesey Square
A growing number of Eugene business owners are worried about drug dealing and other problems around Kesey Square, an area that has undergone recent revitalization.
Ruralite Services to move from Forest Grove
Ruralite Services plans to move from Forest Grove to Hillsboro.
Energy drinks ‘change’ heartbeat
BBC: Energy drinks packed with caffeine can change the way the heart beats, researchers warn.
Amazon tests drone delivery
CNNMoney: In the not-too-distant future, Amazon deliveries could come by air directly to your doorstep.