Martha Stewart testifies in JC Penney, Macy’s dispute
The Guardian: Martha Stewart is in court to defend her company in a fight between Macy’s and JC Penney.
Year: 2013
Jobless benefits dropping
Weekly unemployment benefits will drop 10.7% starting March 31, the Oregon Employment Department says.
Democrats, Republicans propose major PERS cuts
Democrats proposed $445 million in PERS cuts, while Republicans proposed more than $1.5 billion in cuts.
Eastern Oregon geothermal plant running
Oregon’s first industrial-scale geothermal plant is up and running in Eastern Oregon.
Investigator accuses longshore official of pouring sand in gears
An investigator for the Vancouver, Wash. United Grain terminal accuses a longshore union official of pouring sand into a gearbox as sabotage.
Oregon Senate OKs bridge bonds
The Oregon Senate approved $450 million in bonds to help pay for the proposed Columbia River Crossing.
GlobeSherpa raises $1.3M
Portland startup GlobeSherpa raised $1.3 million to help finance a national rollout of its technology that sells transit tickets via smartphones.
OSU gets new logo, uniforms
Oregon State University’s athletic department unveiled its revamped brand including new patterns, fonts and a logo.
Amber Case becomes youngest Lewis and Clark board member
Lewis & Clark named 26-year-old Amber Case the youngest member of the college’s board of directors.
Budget cuts to double wait times at major airports
CBSnews.com: The TSA plans to freeze hiring and cut overtime, nearly doubling wait times at major airports during peak travel times, including spring break and summer.