Kitzhaber issues proclamation for Special Session
Gov. John Kitzhaber issued a proclamation convening a Special Session of the state Legislature on Sept. 30.
Year: 2013
Helium bill could help Southern Oregon
A bill authorizing the sale of federally owned helium could raise money to extend timber payments to rural counties, including $17 million to Douglas County.
Prineville airport revenues take off
A recent marketing effort is paying off for the Prineville/Crook County Airport.
RV plant moves from Idaho to Pendleton
A recreational vehicle production plant is moving work from Burley, Idaho to Pendleton.
SBA chief visits Columbia Green
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Acting Administrator said that Portland’s Columbia Green Technologies exemplifies the Obama Administration’s commitment to green companies and boosting exports.
Unemployment varies widely among Oregon’s counties
Unemployment is vastly different in Oregon counties, ranging from 6.1% in Benton to 12.6% in Harney and Crook counties.
Portland gets sustainability ‘virtual museum’
Portland historian Chet Orloff unveiled a virtual Museum of the City to show off the city’s sustainability.
Oregon film and life after “Breaking Bad”
With the popular TV series “Breaking Bad” going out at the top of its game next week, Oregon film and TV buffs can look forward to “House of Last Things.” Starring RJ Mitte (Walter White Jr. from Breaking Bad), the film was both shot and set in Portland.
Pinterest expands media content
CNET: On the heels of announcing its first ad initiative, the social network is revamping its offerings for media shared on the site.
The rise of Facebook’s female coder
BBC: How Ruchi Sanghvi got the job at Facebook and became its first female engineer.