Audit finds UO payroll abuses
University of Oregon supervisors let 15 employees claim unearned overtime to make up for furloughs, an audit by the secretary of state’s office found.
Year: 2013
Walmart releasing Black Friday deals a month early
AP: Walmart is releasing seven big deals about a month before Black Friday.
150,000 Oregonians health plans to be canceled
About 150,000 Oregonians enrolled in individual health care plans will have their plans canceled because they don’t provide the minimum level of coverage required.
Portland gets last new streetcar
United Streetcar delivered the fifth, and final, streetcar to Portland.
Dogs’ mood revealed by how they wag their tail
BBC: A scientific study is helping better interpret dogs’ moods based on tail movements.
Calif. driver ticketed for wearing Google Glass
Los Angeles Times: A California woman was cited for wearing Google Glass behind the wheel when pulled over for allegedly speeding.
Senators oppose Medford casino plan
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are opposed to a proposed Coquille Indian Tribe casino in Medford.
Kitzhaber campaign raising money
Gov. John Kitzhaber hasn’t committed to a re-election bid, but his campaign has reported contributions of $232,000 so far this year.
Athletepath raises nearly $1M
Portland startup Athletepath raised $925,000 in investment to help boost its sales and marketing.
Portland nonprofit helps transgender kids
Portland nonprofit TransActive leads the nation in helping transgender and gender-nonconforming youth and their families.