Republicans try to revive GOP in Oregon
With Oregon’s next gubernatorial primary just over a year away, state Republicans are searching for a way to revive the party.
Pietro’s Pizza survives ownership changes
Pietro’s Pizza survived massive changes of growing from a mom-and-pop store to a chain of nearly 80 stores, back to its current three outlets.
Eugene nonprofit introduces children and adults to computer science
Eugene-based nonprofit Thinkersmith offers computer science exposure to both children and adults, increasing future job opportunities for participants.
Mussel harvest ban lifted
Oregon officials lifted a five-month ban on mussel harvesting in southern Oregon.
Privatization hurting small Washington liquor stores
Washington’s liquor privatization is causing small liquor stores to lose business, and not only by walk-in customers who can now buy liquor at grocery stores.
U.S. jobless rate lowest in 4 years
Bloomberg.com: Job growth grew last month as automakers, builders and retailers pushed the unemployment rate to a four-year low.
Heart disease found in mummies
BBC.com: Heart scans of mummies reveal clogged arteries, researchers say.
Real dog fur found in Marc Jacobs ‘faux fur’ coats
NY Daily News: A Humane Society probe found that Marc Jacobs ‘faux fur’ jackets actually contain dog hair.
Mentor Graphics to pay dividends
Mentor Graphics will start paying a quarterly divided.
Eugene tech company going public
Eugene-based brain monitoring equipment maker Electrical Geodesics plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange.