U.S. approves flights to Cuba
CNN: Airlines will submit applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for routes.
MyShake app detects earthquakes
BLOOMBERG: An earthquake sensor smartphone app is intended to build a global seismic network.
Cave Junction lumbermill to shut down, again
A log shortage dictated the second closure in three years for the Rough & Ready Lumber sawmill.
Bullitt Foundation invests in Emerald Corridor
The Seattle-based nonprofit will offer grants to organizations and individuals working between Vancouver, B.C. and Portland.
Defense Department will unveil high-tech military vessel in Portland
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency will launch the warship drone from Vigor Shipyards in April.
Legislative updates: minimum wage, energy bills move forward
Two Senate-approved bills — minimum wage increases and a coal energy phase out, moved forward in the House.
Nick Fish admits lack of transparency in South Waterfront Greenway controversy
Portland Commissioner Nick Fish apologized to supporters for not disclosing land transfer details in 2010.
Yours, Mine or Ours? US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issues new Joint Employer Standard
By Francis T. Barnwell & Emily Q. Shults On January 20, 2016, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued an Administrator’s Interpretation (“AI”), effectively an advisory opinion, explaining how it will interpret joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (“MSPA”).[1] … Read more
Employment Law Prop Bets ~ EEOC, OFCCP, Minimum Wage, and Flying Turkeys
By Michael G. McClory On Sunday, the Denver Broncos will defeat play the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Millions of people around the world will watch this game for a number of reasons. Most who watch will eat too many hot wings as they watch the game to see Denver lift who lifts the … Read more
Minimum wage bill heads to House
Senate passes three-tiered minimum wage bill.