Portland Meadows faces uncertain future
Portland Meadows’ latest season saw an influx of new customers by changing its racing season from winter weekdays to summer weekends, but it failed to revive the track.
Lakeside mayor resigns
Lakeside mayor-elect Ed Gowan refused to accept the job at a swearing-in ceremony.
Disabled OSU drivers get easier way to find parking
Oregon State University installed sensors to help people with disabilities find ADA-accessible parking spaces.
Springfield lets students take online classes
The Springfield school district is offering a new opportunity for online courses.
New generation of filbert growers invigorate Lane County
Many of the younger generation of filbert growers in Lane County are returning to farming life, in contrast to the rising average age of farmers elsewhere.
Obama to press House GOP on debt limit
The New York Times: President Obama will hold his final news conference of his first term at 11:30 Monday morning in the East Room of the White House with the intention of reiterating his tough line with Congressional Republicans about the need to increase the debt limit soon, administration officials said.
Newtown group launching anti-violence initiative
Washington Post: A group in Newtown, Conn., plans to announce an initiative Monday aimed at preventing violent tragedies like last month’s school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Samsung takes spotlight at Consumer Electronics Show
The Los Angeles Times: The South Korean tech giant, joined by three Chinese partners, dominated this year’s show that had a record number of exhibitors despite being called a failure before it even opened.
First official portrait of Duchess unveiled
BBC: The first official painting of the Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled to mixed reviews from critics.
Facebook tests $100 charge to message Zuckerberg
Mashable: Facebook is testing an option that allows users to send a message to CEO Mark Zuckerberg for $100.