Coos Bay water users escape pain of drought
THE WORLD: Project completed years ago helps area deal with drought years.
Mt. Bachelor hikes price of season pass
BEND BULLETIN: The cost of a season pass will increase by $20 and a day pass will be $5 more than last year.
Portland leaders announce homeless-assistance initiative
City plans a multi-faceted approach to better help the homeless population.
Portland extends ridesharing program
Commissioner Steve Novick, who heads the Transportation bureau, isn’t ready to implement permanent regulations.
Cost of $15 minimum wage hike could be too onerous
A Portland economist writes that hiked spending by workers wouldn’t offset costs for owners.
Adidas vs. Forever 21
Sports apparel company sues retailer for its use of a three-stripe design.
OHSU professor dampens excitement about ‘female Viagra’
Doctor says Addyi won’t be effective for most women, but she will prescribe it.
Living the dream
Renee Spears, founder and owner of Portland-based Rose City Mortgage, is hot to trot to sell pot.
Former Subway pitchman’s wife files for divorce
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Jared Fogle’s wife has filed for a divorce after he pled guilty to sex crimes involving children.
Pesticide discovered in half of US streams
STATESMAN JOURNAL: Neonicotinoid pesticides were found in half of the nation’s streams.