Portland charity bar to open soon
A charity bar called the Oregon Public House is awaiting final city inspections and set to open next Friday.
$1B PERS funds go into private equity
The Oregon Investment Council has slowed its pace of investing in private partnerships, but committed nearly $1 billion from PERS.
Tribe buys Medford cattle ranch
The Umpqua Tribe of Indians is buying a cattle ranch outside Medford as part of an effort to diversify economic development outside of its Canyonville casino.
Jackson County votes against casino
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted against a proposed Coquille Indian Tribe casino in Medford.
Oregon Senate says state should regulate farm crops
The Oregon Senate passed a bill that gives the state the power to regulate what seeds can and can’t be sown, instead of counties.
Eugene’s plastic bag ban begins
Eugene’s plastic bag ban went into effect May 1, along with a mandatory 5 cent fee for paper bags.
State should invest more in higher education
Education reforms are important, but they shouldn’t distract us from boosting our state’s commitment to post-secondary education as the pathway to opportunity for our people and prosperity for our state. That commitment will require not only reform but investment.
Warren Buffett says women key to prosperity
CNN.com: The Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO explains why women are key to America’s continued growth.
Majority of Americans unhappy about gun vote
CBSnews: After the Senate struck down a series of measures that would have expanded regulations for gun buyers and users, a majority of Americans say they’re either angry or disappointed about that vote.
Friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged
Chicago Tribune: Three friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bombing suspect, have been charged with interfering with the investigation and search for him.