Is your dog OCD?
NationalGeogrpahic.com: Dogs and people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have similar brain abnormalities.
Russian legislation bans “gay propaganda”
BBC: The Russian Duma passed a law against giving minors information about homosexuality punishable by heavy fines.
Klamath Tribes put out call for historic water rights
The move will likely cut off irrigation water to hundreds of cattle ranchers and farmers in the upper basin this summer.
Logging protest legislation advances
Two bills designed to curb protests by environmental activists who interfere with logging in state forests appear headed to opposite fates this legislative session.
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to Oregon berry processor grows
Federal health officials said Tuesday that 87 people have become ill in eight states.
Green Sports Alliance expands board, membership
Leaders at the Portland-based organization revealed this month they’ve added 40 new teams and venues as members.
Commission sets fall coho and chinook season
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved the upcoming coastal fall salmon seasons, including several fisheries for wild coho.
Lithia Motors purchases Salem dealership
The Medford-based public company plans to move the O’Brien Auto Group’s dealerships to a new location along Salem Parkway.
Portland startup Chirpify simplifies financial transactions
The financial technology startup announced Monday that it now accepts credit cards for its social commerce transactions.
Portland creative agencies score wins for Nike
Portland-based Cardboard Castle and Mutt Industries won ADDY awards for their work on Nike commercials.