New Yorker wins U.S. spelling bee with ‘knaidel’
Reuters: Arvind Mahankali, a 13-year-old boy from Bayside Hills, New York, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday.
More heavy storms headed toward midwest
Cbsnews.com: Motorist dies after heavy winds cause tree to topple on car in Ark. Overnight as forecasters warn of more tornadoes.
County budget woes threaten Oregon agriculture
BY ANGELA DECKER | ASHLAND CORRESPONDENT
Farmers and vintners fear that looming cuts to Oregon State University’s Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center (SOREC) could damage the region’s pear, wine and agriculture/livestock industries, valued at over $80 million.
Private equity firm hires Petraeus
Forbes: $73B private Equity firm KKR hired four-star general and former CIA director David Petraeus.
Unapproved GMO wheat found in Oregon
Unapproved genetically engineered wheat was discovered in an Oregon field, which could affect exports to countries that don’t accept genetically modified foods.
OIC approves $250M of pension funds to KKR
The Oregon Investment Council approved another $250 million commitment of public pension money to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Changes in China affect Portland recycling
An effort in China to curb pollution means Portland-area recycler Far West Fibers has to change the kinds of containers and plastic items it can accept.
Zenger Farm to double program capacity
Portland nonprofit Zenger Farm plans to break ground on an “urban grange.”
Small Portland company does vinyl mastering
Portland-based Telegraph Mastering is one of only two local studios that can cut a stereo vinyl lacquer.
Elephants Deli goes green
Elephants Delicatessen added new recycling and composting stations to keep more items out of the waste stream.