Cottage Grove gets app
Cottage Grove residents have a new app available to them to report graffiti or potholes.
Building sustainable business models for local journalism
BY MARK BLAINE | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
The Oregonian’s restructuring leaves real questions about the future of critical local coverage, but it will also push readers and journalists to address new ways of getting and using news — whether we like it or not.
Another Dreamliner diverted
CNN.com: A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner was diverted due to a mechanical problem, the third such incident for Dreamliners in six days.
Ecuador mulling Snowden asylum request
Reuters: The South American country will make a decision on the former U.S. intelligence contractor “in due time” based on human rights considerations above all, Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said on Monday.
Paula Deen doesn’t show up for Today show
New York Times: Paula Deen failed to appear on the “Today” show for a scheduled exclusive interview this morning, citing exhaustion.
Tesla reveals battery-swap system
Businessweek: Tesla Motors responded to EV critics by revealing an automated battery-swap system to make the cars better for long journeys.
Portland has high concentration of science, tech jobs
The Portland area has an unusually high concentration of science and technology jobs, an Oregon Employment Department report says.
GreenFLEX to open Stayton factory
GreenFLEX plans to open a factory in Stayton to make insulated concrete panels and employ 100 workers.
Nike brand president to retire
Nike brand president Charlie Denson is retiring in January. Current executive of brand and category management Trevor Edwards will replace him.
Saboteurs destroy genetically modified beets
Saboteurs destroyed two fields of genetically modified sugar beets in southern Oregon.