White House outlines fiscal cliff consequences for Oregon
The White House released a 6-page report detailing the consequences for Oregon residents if a deal to avert the fiscal cliff isn’t found.
Dallas mill won’t reopen
A former Weyerhaeuser sawmill in Dallas that Polk County residents hoped would be revived is being dismantled.
Oregon Travel Experience hires new CEO
The Oregon Travel Experience hired a new CEO after nearly a year of controversy.
Oregon gets $20M federal early childhood grant
Oregon won a $20 million federal grant to improve the way it prepares young children for kindergarten.
Oregon records 83 percent return in election
82.8% of Oregon’s 2.2 million registered voters returned ballots in the Nov. 6 election.
Planned coal export terminal would exceed pollution standards
Ambre Energy’s proposed coal export terminal at Port of Morrow in Boardman would violate federal air quality standards, a Sierra Club-commissioned study says.
Oregon tax lawsuits could have big budget impact
Two lawsuits challenging Oregon tax law could cause the state budget to lose millions.
Columbia Sportswear to slow innovations
Columbia Sportswear executives plan to slow the pace of new innovations after churning out so much new technology since 2008.
Internet mogul McAfee arrested in Guatamala
Washington Post: The apprehension follows a chase by authorities that John McAfee documented in updates to Wired magazine and on his own website and Twitter account. He said he previously avoided capture by burying himself in sand and altering his appearance.
Seattle pot smokers celebrate
Chicago Tribune: The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle’s Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washington state law.