Secret Service intercepts letter to Obama containing ricin
Washington Post: Authorities intercepted a letter addressed to President Obama that contained a substance that tested positive for the toxin ricin.
Oregon jobless rate falls
Oregon’s unemployment rate hit its lowest point in four years in March, at 8.2%.
Lane Metro Partnership in turmoil
Business recruitment nonprofit Lane Metro Partnership is in turmoil as it tries to oust the longtime executive director.
Washington County considers building changes
Washington County is considering relaxing building height restrictions to help Nike expand.
Tripwire renews Portland HQ lease
Tripwire renewed its 49,600-square-foot headquarters lease in downtown Portland.
Six Oregon colleges make green list
Six Oregon universities made it onto Princeton Review’s annual Guide to Green Colleges.
Rancher becomes first Oregon GOP candidate
Eastern Oregon rancher Jon Justesen has formed a committee to seek the Republican nomination for governor next year.
VendScreen founder leaves
Portland startup VendScreen’s founder left after a dispute with the company’s investors.
PeaceHealth hospitals get new names
PeaceHealth’s four Lane County hospitals have changed their names, in a “subtle but significant” move.
Dubai adds Ferrari to police fleet
AP: Dubai police force will add a nearly $250,000 Ferrari to an existing Lamborghini as the flagship of its fleet.