Coast Guard needs more info for CRC permit
The U.S. Coast Guard says Columbia River Crossing project managers haven’t given enough information for a permit.
Gleaners support tax break for farmers
Senate Bill 430 would allow farmers to claim a tax deduction for donating food to gleaners and hunger-relief groups.
George Bush besieged by flash mob in Texas
CBSnews.com: Former President George H.W. Bush was honored by a flash mob during a recent visit to the Texas A&M school named for him.
Falkland Islanders vote to keep British rule
Reuters: As Argentina intensifies its sovereignty claim, residents of the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule.
Black smoke means no new pope
Wall Street Journal: Black smoke rose from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, meaning that no decsion has been made on a new pope on the first day.
Paul Ryan unveils $4.6T plan to cut the deficit
USA Today: House Republicans unveiled a budget to balance the U.S. budget in 10 years without raising taxes, but by repealing President Obama’s health care law.
Coos Bay coal investors back out
Two partners in the plan to export coal from the Port of Coos Bay have dropped out.
Tripwire buys nCircle
Portland network security company Tripwire is buying similar San Francisco-based company nCircle.
Housing construction up in Portland
Housing construction is increasing in the Portland area, but the number of qualified workers is getting harder to find.
Providence names new Oregon CEO
Providence Health & Services named Dave Underriner its new CEO for the Oregon region.