Google readies to fight Apple Pay
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Search engine giant is teaming up with a trio of wireless carriers to explore mobile wallet options.
DIY Girl Scout cookies could be on the way
FOX NEWS: Pennsylvania toymaker wants to make it possible for you to make your own Girl Scout cookies yearround.
Clean Fuels program could be signed by Gov. Brown next week
Speaker Tina Kotek writes a letter insisting the program will move to the House floor despite Republicans’ protests.
OSP investigates leaked Kitzhaber emails
A pair of workers are on administrative leave as a result of leaked correspondence that may have violated attorney-client privilege.
Despite deal, Port of Portland terminal operator says union not producing fast enough
While much of the West Coast got back to work, squabbling between labor and management continued at Terminal 6 in Portland.
Beaverton firm pitches hotel near UO football stadium
VIP Hospitality Group leaders will meet with Eugene officials about a proposal to demolish a substance treatment facility and build a hotel near Autzen Stadium.
Oregon posts below average community college grad rates as PCC ups per-credit cost
Study: Oregon community college complete a 4-year degree 10 points below the national average.
Zidell family submits permits for South Waterfront office buildings
Documents filed with the city provide the blueprint for three parcels — two office spaces and one apartment building.
Nuclear fingerprints
BY LINDA BAKER | OB EDITOR
At Oregon State University, a 21st century version of the bad dream — nuclear terrorism — is alive and well. This winter, the Department of Nuclear Physics and Radiation Health Physics created a new interdisciplinary graduate emphasis in nuclear forensics, a Sherlock Holmes-sounding program that aims to identify how and where confiscated nuclear and radiological materials were created.
Meeting Facilities Perspective
BY KIM MOORE | OB RESEARCH EDITOR
A conversation with Donna Earley, director of sales and marketing for the Salem Convention Center.