Oregon Department of Justice investigating university solar tax credits
An Oregonian report prompts investigation into alleged fraud.
Wyoming — not Florida — is the best state in which to retire
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR: A personal finance site says Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Idaho are the best states in which to retire.
African elephants nearing extinction
AL JAZEERA AMERICA: Experts warn that wild African elephants could be extinct in the next couple decades.
House passes bill to attract Google, company says it’s not impressed
Google Fiber is no closer to launching in Portland after passage of tax law.
Nike fires back against trio of designers
Responding to a countersuit from three designers, Nike maintained it will “stand by our claims.”
Former Portland mayoral candidate suing former employees
Sho Dozono alleges breach of fiduciary duty and implied contract in a suit against six former employees.
Oregon commits $1.6M to drone test site
Business Oregon is investing in the Pendleton drone test range in an effort to stay on the cutting edge of an emerging market.
Drought emergency declared in 13 Oregon counties
Feds make low-interest loans available to small businesses to offset costs caused by drought.
Announcing the date of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon event
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Join us to celebrate and network with Oregon’s best green workplaces!
Summer slated for self-driving Teslas
NEW YORK TIMES: Elon Musk announces self-driving Teslas will hit American roads by the summer.