Beaverton auto dealer boosts local economy
The Herzog Meier Auto Group is renovating its Beaverton Volvo and Volkswagen dealerships.
Year: 2013
Regulators around the globe ground Boeing 787s
The New York Times: Regulators around the globe on Thursday ordered the grounding of Boeing 787s until they could determine what caused a new type of battery to fail on two planes in recent days, resulting in an emergency landing Wednesday and a fire last week.
Hostages reportedly escape Islamist captors; some may have been slain
The Los Angeles Times: The Algerian news agency reported Thursday that as many as 45 hostages, including Americans, had escaped from a natural gas complex a day after Islamic militants seized the installation in retaliation for French airstrikes against Islamist rebels in neighboring Mali.
As “Roe v. Wade” turns 40, most oppose reversing abortion ruling
Reuters: Most Americans remain opposed to overturning the controversial Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which 40 years ago legalized abortion.
Chip Kelly named Philadelphia Eagles head coach
PhiladelphiaEagles.com: University of Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly was chosen to be the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sam Adams named Executive Director of City Club
The City Club of Portland hired former Portland mayor Sam Adams as the organization’s new executive director.
Could legalizing same-sex marriage boost Oregon’s economy?
Now that our neighbors to the north have legalized same-sex marriage with Referendum 74, supporters hope Oregon will do the same on the next ballot in November 2014. The economic impact to Oregon could number in the millions.
N.R.A. video attacks Obama
New York Times: The National Rifle Association published a web video calling President Obama an “elitist” and a “hypocrite.”
Verizon brings LTE to Coos Bay, Pendleton
Verizon plans to offer fast LTE wireless data service in Pendleton and Coos Bay.
Oregon officials against new gun control laws
Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller wrote a letter to Vice President Biden saying his department won’t enforce new gun laws that it considers unconstitutional.