Where the world’s poorest people live
WSJ.com: The world’s poorest people are now concentrated most heavily in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Lance Armstrong manager points to new era of cycling
AP: Lance Armstrong’s former team manager believes cycling has entered a new era after months of controversy caused by the disgraced former seven-time Tour de France winner.
Converting carbon credits to health care
The Pinchot Institute for Conservation and PacificSource Health Plans have partnered to provide a first of its kind ATreeM card that uses proceeds from American Carbon Registry-certified carbon credits to provide health care funds to family forest owners.
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.