Industrial hemp rules to be discussed at public hearing
Farmers are looking to put crops in the ground by the spring.
Strength of dollar could hurt US companies in global economy
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: American manufacturers hurt in export market by strong currency.
Dish Network targets millennials with low-cost TV package
NEW YORK TIMES: For $20 a month, consumers can use a web-based TV service called Sling TV that includes ESPN and other cable networks.
Study: Oregon is No. 1 destination for people relocating
Relatively low housing costs combined with being in a desirable region put Oregon atop the United Van Lines’ 38th annual study.
Pabst uses ‘confusingly similar version’ of iconic sign
The Portland City Council is mulling a lawsuit against the beer maker over a disputed use of intellectual property.
Lane Co. construction has best year since recession
In step with a boom in private building, the county also saw dependency on public funding for projects drop.
Navy alters environmental impact statement in favor of more sonobuoys
The Navy allowed that upping the number of antisubmarine warfare devices “is likely to adversely affect” an endangered breed of turtles.
Sen. Wyden discusses trade policies in town hall meeting
Union leaders urged the senior senator to eschew “fast track” control for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Microsoft releases diversity stats before the New Year
PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL: CEO Sataya Nadella told Jesse Jackson in December that he planned to reveal the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity data.
Colorado universities ask feds to ease pot-growing restrictions
THE DENVER POST: The state attorney general requested permission for Colorado’s institutions of higher learning to experiment with the substance.