Oregon now the only three-party state
In the scandal-free state-government news department: Oregon becomes official three-party state; House targets standardized testing and fate of Cover Oregon to be decided by Senate.
Eugene City Council: Uber has to play by same rules as taxis
The ridesharing company has accrued $116,000 in fines so far.
Natural Grocers, Instacart announce partnership
People in the Portland area will be able to order groceries from their smartphones or computer.
Downtown flower shop readies for the Valentine’s Day rush
BY MEGHAN NOLT
VIDEO: Gifford’s Flowers brings family approach to PSU-area shop.
TurboTax halts state tax submissions due to fraud concerns
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Increase in fraudulent filings concern tax-help company.
Twitter: Governments request more user data, tweet removals
BLOOMBERG: Russia, Turkey and the United States governments requested information be taken down from the social media site in the second half of 2014.
West Coast ports expected to reopen after weekend closure
The ports embroiled in a labor dispute are expected to resume operations Monday without a long-term solution in sight.
Wage concerns on legislative docket
Lawmakers in Salem address gender gap as a Portland State economist warns about potential pitfalls of raising the minimum wage.
Harry & David executives out after 1-800-Flowers integration
The New York-based flower company didn’t give a reason for ousting the executives.
Evidence suggesting improprieties by Kitzhaber, Hayes continues to mount
Emails released before the weekend indicate first lady directed state employees on issues related to her private consulting work.