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.
Skeleton confirms cannibalism at Jamestown colony
Washington Post: Skeleton fragments of a teenage girl show proof that cannibalism occurred during the “starving time” of winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown.
SolarWorld debt restructure not expected to affect Hillsboro
SolarWorld AG officials think the debt restructuring proposal won’t have a direct effect on the company’s Hillsboro operations.
Portland mayor releases 2013-14 budget
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales released his 2013-14 budget proposal, cutting 183 staff positions as a partial fix to the city’s projected $21.5 million funding gap.
RYU gets new CEO
Portland-based apparel brand Respect Your Universe named Craig Brod as new CEO.
ShopIgniter CEO joins REI’s board
REI appointed Portland startup ShopIgniter’s CEO Matt Compton to its board for a one-year term.
Brandefined grows to 32 employees in two years
Beaverton-based online marketing company Brandefined grew from two to 32 employees since launching in 2011.
Oregon third among bike-friendly states
The League of American Bicyclists ranked Oregon in third place among bicycle friendly states.