Scientists close to developing universal flu vaccine
The Independent: Scientists discovered a blueprint for a revolutionary universal flu vaccine that could even work on strains never encountered before.
Year: 2013
Knights pledge $500M if OHSU can match it
Phil and Penny Knight are pledging $500 million for cancer research if Oregon Health & Science University can match it in the next two years.
Young adults key to health reform
Millennials’ participation in the new health insurance exchanges is considered crucial to the success of the Affordable Care Act.
Oregon’s newest state park opening
Oregon’s newest state park along the lower John Day River is opening this week.
Portland home prices rise again in August
Home prices continued to rise in August in Portland.
Oregon energy hub could become dangerous in earthquake
A state report warns that Oregon’s Critical Energy Infrastructure hub could become a huge risk when a major earthquake occurs.
Grants Pass stops compost business
Grants Pass is getting out of the compost business after more than a decade as it has become cost prohibitive.
TriQuint still in new iPhone
Hillsboro-based TriQuint Semiconductor again has a chip in Apple’s new iPhone.
UO students launch ketchup company
Four former University of Oregon MBA students are launching Red Duck Foods, a ketchup startup.
China plans $8 billion rival to Hollywood
CNN: China’s richest man, Wang Jianlin, has thrown his money behind an $8.2 billion development in the eastern coastal city that will boast massive film and television studios.