OSU gets new logo, uniforms
Oregon State University’s athletic department unveiled its revamped brand including new patterns, fonts and a logo.
Amber Case becomes youngest Lewis and Clark board member
Lewis & Clark named 26-year-old Amber Case the youngest member of the college’s board of directors.
Budget cuts to double wait times at major airports
CBSnews.com: The TSA plans to freeze hiring and cut overtime, nearly doubling wait times at major airports during peak travel times, including spring break and summer.
Dow surges to record high, not counting inflation
Reuters: The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a new record on Tuesday, breaking through levels last seen in 2007 as investors extended 2013’s rally. However, after adjusting for inflation, it was higher in 2000 and 2007 than today.
Forbes finds 210 new billionaires
CNN: There are 1,436 billionaires around the world, including 210 new this year.
Genetically engineered crop bills hit Oregon House
More than a dozen bills about genetically engineered crops are hitting Oregon, including banning their production or labeling food containing GE ingredients.
Oregon’s prison industries need changes, report says
Oregon’s prison industries operation needs changes to survive, a new Portland State University report says.
Merkley can take care of Oregon despite earmark ban
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s coveted spot on the Senate Appropriations Committee is good news for Oregon despite the 2011 ban on earmarks.
Unlicensed rentals hurting Ashland hotel owners
Owners of licensed hotels, inns and vacation rentals are asking Ashland to crack down on illegal vacation home rentals.
Central Oregon solar farm gets approval
Crook County Solar 1 was granted approval to build the first solar farm in Central Oregon.