Oregon farmers short-changed in farm bill, Merkley says
Sen. Jeff Merkley says Oregon farmers were short-changed in the nine-month extension of the 2008 Farm Bill that Congress passed.
Year: 2013
Metro may seek lottery funds for Convention Center hotel
Metro officials consider seeking $15 million in state lottery funds to help fund a proposed hotel at the Oregon Convention Center.
GMO ban on Jackson County ballot
Jackson County voters will decide in May 2014 whether to ban genetically modified crops.
Oregon State Fair could get new management
Other management options are being considered for the Oregon State Fair amid complaints about how the fair has been run recently.
Nicky USA acquires Aurora organic farm
Portland meat distributor Nicky USA acquired a 31-acre farm in Aurora to begin raising its own meat.
W+K picks John C Jay to lead smaller shop
Wieden+Kennedy picked global co-executive creative director John C Jay to lead W+K Garage, the company’s new independent creative shop.
John Mitchell predicts cloudy economy, few silver linings
During a talk at the Portland Business Alliance Forum, Oregon economist John Mitchell predicts slow progress for 2013, long-term stagnation and an epic clash of generations.
Flu widespread, leading a range of ills
The New York Times: It is not your imagination — more people you know are sick this winter, even people who have had flu shots. The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics: an early start to the annual flu season with an unusually aggressive virus, a surge in a new type of norovirus, and the worst whooping cough outbreak in 60 years.
Portland’s Laika gets Oscar nod; “Lincoln” leads the pack
Los Angeles Times: “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and “Lincoln” will both be vying for best picture and best director at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony, after Thursday morning’s Oscar nominations saw some shocking omissions, surprising delights — and Oscar history being made.
Boeing’s Dreamliner problems raise concern
Reuters: Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner jet suffered a third mishap in as many days on Wednesday, heightening safety concerns after a string of setbacks for the new aircraft.