Apples that resist browning, potatoes that don’t bruise approved in US
ECONOMIC TIMES: A pair of new GMO-infused foods have been approved for sale in the United States.
Gov. Brown allows investigation into whistleblowers to continue
The new governor has not called a halt to an OSP investigation into a leak of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s emails.
Central Oregon prepares for early fire season
Today is the first day of spring, and Central Oregon officials are expressing concern about an early wildfires.
April 15: Date Uber, Lyft will be allowed to operate in Portland
The vote is expected to introduce a three-month trial period.
Nike reports earnings surpassed expectations for 11th-straight quarter
The sports apparel giant had sales expectations fall a bit short as it tempers future projections.
Springfield one of 25 most logistics-friendly cities
Operating a warehouse is relatively cheap and Hanjin’s departure from Port of Portland is “not necessarily a deal-breaker.”
Opening soon: 3 of the coolest new breweries in Oregon
BY JACOB PALMER | DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
There are 278 companies licensed to operate as brewery, according to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Here are three new beer-making hubs slated to open soon.
Beam Me Up
A “tall timber” alliance aims to position Oregon as a front runner in the glamorous new world of wooden skyscrapers.
Microsoft hints at plans to supplant Explorer with new browser
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Microsoft has plans to offer an alternative to its browsing staple.
Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg boost coffers used to fight tobacco industry
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Two of the country’s wealthiest men create Anti-Tobacco Trade Litigation Fund.