Obama signs expanded Violence Against Women Act
The Washington Post: President Obama signed into law an expanded Violence Against Women Act. It provides more anti-domestic violence resources to gays and more authority to American Indian courts.
Facebook unveils changes to News Feed
USA Today: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed changes to the company’s News Feed.
Portland works to fix $25M budget shortfall
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is working with his staff to find solutions to the city’s $25 million general fund budget shortfall.
Kitzhaber goes pro-EV
Gov. Kitzhaber formalized his support of Oregon’s pro-electric vehicle efforts.
Call center bringing 350 jobs to Eugene
Sykes Enterprises has leased a space in downtown Eugene where it will provide third-party phone services.
Telemarketers get most consumer complaints
The Oregon Department of Justice released its top 10 consumer complaints for 2012, and telemarketers topped the list for the second year in a row.
Fax problems may delay tax returns
A problem with the Oregon Department of Revenue’s phone system caused 644 faxed submissions to arrive incomplete.
Phil Knight ranked 9th on SI power list
Sports Illustrated’s 50 Most Powerful People in Sports list ranked Nike chairman and co-founder Phil Knight as No. 9.
OLCC, city of Portland spar over food cart alcohol sales
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission again dismissed city of Portland concerns about alcohol being served at food carts.
Eugene getting $2M skate park
Construction of a $2 million Washington-Jefferson skate park in Eugene is set to begin this summer after years of delay.