U.N. approves lithium batteries ban
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The U.N. passed a temporary ban prohibiting passenger planes from shipping rechargeable lithium batteries.
Ford rolls out tech initiative
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Ford announces investment in mobile technologies.
Senate modifies anti-coal bill
The amendment grants the Oregon Public Utility Commission more power to control transformation costs.
Can Eugene Sell Itself — Without Selling Out?
A development boom is reshaping Eugene. Could this be the end of the city as we know it?
Pipeworks Studios doubles workforce
The Eugene-based video game developer sold to Digital Brothers out of Milan, Italy in September 2014. The studio has since almost doubled its workforce to 75 employees.
Jeb Bush quits presidential race
TEXAS TRIBUNE: Jeb Bush ended his presidential campaign after the South Carolina GOP primary yielded unfavorable results for the former Florida governor.
Apple says Congress should form committee for privacy freedoms
BLOOMBERG: Apple suggests the government withdraw its demands, and Congress weigh in on privacy concerns, after the company resisted a court order to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone.
SunEdison, Panasonic to layoff 90 workers
The two solar power manufacturers’ layoffs reflect recent market struggles.
Agilyx retools plastic conversion process after oil decline
The Tigard-based company will instead convert plastics to styrene, which is used to produce polystyrene for packing material.