Coos Bay redoing wireless network
Coos Bay’s wireless network is getting an upgrade by late April.
Year: 2013
Oregon gets more time for casino plan
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs granted Oregon an extra 60 days to comment on the Coquille Indian Tribe’s proposed Medford casino.
Google lays off 1,200 at Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility unit is to shed another 1,200 jobs or 10 percent of its workforce as the smartphone maker tries to return to profitability.
Global warming changes considered epic
CNN.com: Heat spikes in last century are unprecedented, a new study says.
Obama signs expanded Violence Against Women Act
The Washington Post: President Obama signed into law an expanded Violence Against Women Act. It provides more anti-domestic violence resources to gays and more authority to American Indian courts.
Facebook unveils changes to News Feed
USA Today: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed changes to the company’s News Feed.
Portland works to fix $25M budget shortfall
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is working with his staff to find solutions to the city’s $25 million general fund budget shortfall.
Kitzhaber goes pro-EV
Gov. Kitzhaber formalized his support of Oregon’s pro-electric vehicle efforts.
Call center bringing 350 jobs to Eugene
Sykes Enterprises has leased a space in downtown Eugene where it will provide third-party phone services.
Telemarketers get most consumer complaints
The Oregon Department of Justice released its top 10 consumer complaints for 2012, and telemarketers topped the list for the second year in a row.