69,000 Jeeps added to Fiat Chrysler recall
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Fiat Chrysler has recalled an additional 69,000 Jeeps for a faulty side air bags that inflate without a crash.
Congressional support for TPP dries up
Sen. Ron Wyden votes to block the proposal, saying Republicans aren’t adhering to an earlier deal.
Eugene biofuel company expects boost from Clean Fuels program
Anticipating growing demand for cleaner-burning fuel, SeQuential Pacific Biofuels seeks to expand.
Moda not dependent on federal funding, CEO says
Robert Gootee is confident a “significantly underfunded” program created by the ACA will pay out.
Oregon has worst graduation rate in the country
Report reveals the state is in danger of missing graduation rate goal.
Concrete companies persuade county to request drought emergency
Lane County asks Gov. Kate Brown for drought emergency declaration.
Shell gets go-ahead to drill in Arctic
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management gave approval to Shell to drill in the Arctic.
Interactive fitting rooms aim to be a boon for retail sales
ASSOCIATED PRESS: A “smart” mirror aims to drive sales by suggesting to consumers a matching pair of pants to the shirt they’re trying on.
Wage inequality grows in Portland
Middle-income workers struggle to find wage-appropriate housing.
Farmers brace for dry summer after worst winter snowpack since 1992
Of the 112 snow monitoring sites statewide, 15 had snow on May 1.