Homeownership falls to lowest level since 1995
The U.S. homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest point since 1995, at just 65%. Oregon’s homeownership rate is 62.3%.
GoodBean, Caldera plan coffee-flavored beer
Ashland’s Caldera Brewing is teaming up with GoodBean coffee to create a coffee beer.
Daughter of Newtown victim confronts Senator
CNN: When Sen. Kelly Ayotte was defending her vote on Tuesday on a recent gun control proposal, she was confronted by the daughter of a victim in the Newtown massacre.
Morning after pill now available over the counter
AP: The FDA announced Tuesday that women 15 and up can buy the emergency contraceptive without prescription.
Expert panel urges HIV screening for all 15 to 65
Los Angeles Times: A federal panel of medical experts has recommended testing everyone 15 to 65 years old for the virus that causes AIDS since early detection is considered key to effective treatment.
Obama seeks to close Guantánamo amid hunger strike
New York Times: President Obama recommitted to closing Guantánamo Bay prison after a mass hunger strike.
Rose Garden employees can reapply for jobs
The 900 Rose Garden employees being laid off by the former operator will be able to reapply for jobs by the new operators.
SolarWorld reaches agreement with creditors
SolarWorld AG reached an agreement with its major creditors to help alleviate some recent fiscal issues.
Glider raises $1M
Portland business collaboration software startup Glider raised $1 million in investment backing.
Oregon Senate approves wave energy rules
The Oregon Senate approved a measure that would require wave energy companies to give coastal communities more assurances.