Google Fiber seeks plant manager in Portland
Ultra-fast Internet service has not yet confirmed it will launch in Rose City.
Feds to Oregon lawmakers: Don’t make it easy to skip Common Core
Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education warns state legislators of a loss in federal funding if they pass a bill making it easier to opt out of Common Core testing.
Voters in Tacoma to weigh $15 minimum wage
ASSOCIATED PRESS: An initiative for a $15 minimum wage will appear on the ballot in November in Tacoma.
Obama to expand overtime pay
USA TODAY: New order would increase the number of workers who can receive overtime pay.
Nike settles with designers; scrutinized for Brazil soccer deal
Sports apparel giant’s case against designers is dismissed after “confidential settlement.”
Portland nearing South Waterfront deal
Officials indicate the city is closing in on a final agreement with the Zidell family.
Bend developers aim to solve lack of rental housing
More than 1,000 rental properties proposed in booming Central Oregon city.
Eugene plans “village” of micro-homes
Each of the 15 bungalows will be about 250 square feet.
Cartoon Network signs on Portland video game studio
SleepNinja uses contracts from Cartoon Network to fund small studio’s projects.
Nike hires Coke executive for CIO position
OREGONLIVE.COM: Jim Scholefield will be Nike’s next chief information officer.