Department of Transportation: Drone operators are pilots
NPR: One agency in the federal government has determined that drones are not toys.
Total compensation for GM ignition switch
ASSOCIATED PRESS: A total of $594.5 million has been paid out to 399 claims.
Tualatin car services stop bought by Valvoline owner
Oil Can Henry’s has been acquired.
Regulators advise CenturyLink to alter customer service practices
The cable provider has been put on notice after regularly providing subpar service.
Port of Portland aims to ramp up container terminal traffic
Terminal operator in negotiations with four shipping firms to restore missed service options.
Ski resort owners breathe sigh of relief
Early indications are that this winter will be a good one for outdoor sports.
State economic development agency offering grants to rural entrepreneurs
Business Oregon is offering $250,000 to spur entrepreneurial activity in rural parts of the state.
Mayors summit yields pledge to fight homelessness
Mayoral gathering promises to tackle what is becoming an overwhelming problem for cities.
Airlines prohibit hoverboards
NPR: Airlines, citing fire concerns, say they will not allow hoverboards on flights.
Daily fantasy sports suspended in New York
NPR: Judge grants injunction shutting down gambling sites while the suit is in court.