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.
Kitzhaber signs benefit companies bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed the “benefit companies” bill that aims to attract socially conscious entrepreneurs to Oregon.
Army Corps of Engineers rejects coal reviews
The Army Corps of Engineers won’t review all proposed Northwest coal terminals.