Oregon Health Authority director influenced forecast
The Oregon Health Authority “influenced” the caseload estimate for a program, leading to a $141 million budget surplus, an audit shows.
East Coast storm cancels PDX flights
Many flights are grounded at the Portland International Airport as the East Coast braces for a major blizzard.
Lawmakers considered special legislation for ‘Azalea’
Oregon lawmakers considered special legislation to lure “Azalea,” the mysterious computer chip factory.
Oregon energy loans under scrutiny
State Sen. Richard Devlin wants the Legislature to investigate a popular state loan program that made a series of bad loans.
Pacific University partners with Zipcar
Pacific University is partnering with Zipcar to offer a campus car-sharing program.
Eugene-based Excalibur Cutlery and Gifts closing all stores
Excalibur Cutlery & Gifts lost its lease at Washington Square after 30 years, leading the company to file or bankruptcy.
Blizzard takes aim at northeast
Reuters: The northeastern United States braced for a possibly historic blizzard that could drop up to three feet of snow over the weekend.
HP cracks down on student labor in factories
Financial Times: Hewlett-Packard has issued new guidelines to its Chinese suppliers aimed at reducing the long hours worked by temporary student workers.
Slower-growing Apple sparks investor ire
The Wall Street Journal: Solid returns no longer satisfy investors in Apple Inc. A hedge fund manager is suing the company to try to boost shareholder returns with some of the $137 billion in cash it’s sitting on.
Higher payroll taxes could be affecting broader economy
New York Times: The sharp increase in payroll taxes that went into effect in January could be causing the broader economy to suffer.