Microsoft celebrates Portland store with Weezer concert
Microsoft’s new downtown Portland store opens to the public today, just a block from the long-anticipated Apple location that is currently under construction.
Oregon bridges among best
Oregon’s bridges were ranked seventh best in the nation by a new report.
Multnomah County jail gets organic garden
Multnomah County’s Inverness Jail launched a pilot project of 12 raised garden beds as part of the Sustainable Jail Project.
Data Science: Part II
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
We asked Thomas Thurston, the Portland data scientist featured in our May issue, to comment on PRISM, the code name for the NSA’s massive data-collection program recently exposed in documents leaked by federal contractor Edward Snowden.
Dunkin’ Donuts to introduce gluten-free pastries
Chicago Tribune: Dunkin’ Donuts is launching gluten-free options nationwide, beating rivals Starbucks and McDonald’s to the punch.
Oregon jobless rate falls below 8 percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate fell below 8% for the first time since the Great Recession.
Oregon Attorney General endorses medical marijuana bill
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum endorsed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana outlets.
Senate panel approves timber funding renewal
A U.S. Senate committee endorsed legislation to extend federal timber county subsidies for another year.
Clackamas County group forms ‘Glock block’
A group of neighbors in Milwaukie formed a group carry weapons to defend themselves.
Sherwood community can now regulate businesses
The Sherwood City Council moved the power to regulate big box retailers to residents, business owners and voters.