Lane County foreclosures down
Foreclosures in Lane County fell 36% in 2012 compared to 2011.
Intel asks about tax breaks in survey
Intel has been calling Washington County residents with a survey about tax incentives.
Vernier to finish expansion
Vernier Software & Technology will complete its two-story expansion at its Beaverton headquarters by this summer.
Bill Drummond new BPA administrator
The Department of Energy named Bill Drummond as the new administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.
Beaverton auto dealer boosts local economy
The Herzog Meier Auto Group is renovating its Beaverton Volvo and Volkswagen dealerships.
Regulators around the globe ground Boeing 787s
The New York Times: Regulators around the globe on Thursday ordered the grounding of Boeing 787s until they could determine what caused a new type of battery to fail on two planes in recent days, resulting in an emergency landing Wednesday and a fire last week.
Hostages reportedly escape Islamist captors; some may have been slain
The Los Angeles Times: The Algerian news agency reported Thursday that as many as 45 hostages, including Americans, had escaped from a natural gas complex a day after Islamic militants seized the installation in retaliation for French airstrikes against Islamist rebels in neighboring Mali.
As “Roe v. Wade” turns 40, most oppose reversing abortion ruling
Reuters: Most Americans remain opposed to overturning the controversial Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which 40 years ago legalized abortion.
Chip Kelly named Philadelphia Eagles head coach
PhiladelphiaEagles.com: University of Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly was chosen to be the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sam Adams named Executive Director of City Club
The City Club of Portland hired former Portland mayor Sam Adams as the organization’s new executive director.