New cheese factory opens in Bandon
More than 400 people gathered at the opening of the new Face Rock Creamery in Bandon.
Green Zebra announces third planned location
Green Zebra Grocery announced that its third location will open up in Portland’s up-and-coming Southeast Division and 50th area.
Portland tries to crack down on battery disposal
An estimated 660,000 pounds of dry-cell batteries were thrown away by Portland-area households in 2009, something the region is trying to cut down on.
Construction hiring not keeping pace with rebound
Housing construction is booming, but the industry is struggling to keep up with its workforce down 38%.
IRS apologizes for targeting conservative groups
AP: The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for inappropriately flagging conservative political groups for additional reviews during the 2012 election.
Tiger moms turning kids into robots
CNN.com: Author of “Tiger Babies Strike Back” argues against parents who demand perfection in school and extracurricular activities from their kids.
Pet ownership literally good for the heart
REUTERS: A scientific statement released by the American Heart Association links having a pet with lower rates of obesity, cholesterol and high blood pressure, and says it may help lower the risk of heart disease.
Tesla Model S ties highest ever Consumer Reports rating
LA Times: The Tesla Model S received a 99 of 100 rating from Consumer Reports.
Bikes contribute $400M to Oregon tourism
Recreational bicycle travel contributes $400 million of Oregon’s annual $9 billion tourism industry.
TriMet machines froze thousands of credit cards
TriMet says a programming bug on its end erroneously marked 2,500 card transactions a month for fraud.