Oregon unemployment hits lowest rate since 2007
STATESMAN JOURNAL: The jobless rate fell to 5.1 % in January, according to the state Employment Department.
Oracle claims state officials distorted internal documents
Oracle says its internal messages were taken ‘out of context.’
TriMet says bonding bill will not fund Columbia River Crossing
TriMet could use bond and grant funds on non-transit projects if Senate Bill 1510 passes. TriMet reassures critics that the funds will not go toward Columbia River Crossing.
Comcast receives ‘gigabit’ tax break, despite its high costs
Utility regulators approved Comcast, Frontier and Google Fiber for the tax break intended for affordable, high-speed Internet access; lawmakers say Comcast costs too much to qualify.
DEQ chief resigns over ‘health concerns’
Citing his health, Dick Pedersen announced his resignation.
Pembina drops Portland propane project
Plans for a $500 million propane oil terminal were abandoned after lack of support from city officials.
Sports Authority plans to file for bankruptcy
BLOOMBERG: The sporting goods retailer said it will file for bankruptcy this week if it can finalize loans to stay in operation long enough to make it to court.
Summer Camps for Youth Focus on Music, Creative Arts Therapies
Marylhurst University will offer two summer camps in 2016: a Creative Arts Day Camp for kids with or without special needs, and the Marylhurst Choir Camp for high school and community college students. Both day camps are situated on the beautiful Marylhurst campus, 10 minutes south of Portland on Highway 43. Creative Arts Day Camp … Read more
NYC judge says U.S. can’t make Apple unlock iPhone in drug case
WCNB: The federal judge ruled that Apple doesn’t have to open iPhone to incriminate drug dealer.