SCOTUS mulls whether Facebook threats are protected by First Amendment
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Court will determine whether angry online rants are free speech.
Three problems with Obama’s immigration order
By now, anyone who knows about it has a position on President Obama’s executive order on immigration.
Kitzhaber says budget released on Monday will expand social safety net
An early look at the governor’s proposed budget shows that he plans on expanding aid to low-income citizens as well as a bump in funding for early-childhood education.
Portland Business Alliance poll: Citizens want a vote on proposed street tax
The mayor and city commissioner say the people want a street tax, but can’t come to a consensus on what form it would take.
Judge nixes Nike’s request for preliminary injunction
The sporting-goods company wanted its case against a former head of South Africa over wrongful termination to be heard in Oregon instead of Davide Cardarelli’s native land of Italy.
Auto industry continues to consolidate dealer structure
Fewer, bigger companies are the result of several dealers and brands being lost to the great recession of 2008.
Data firm says housing prices leveling in Portland
RealtyTrac reported the median single-family home price in the Portland area was $268,000 in October — down from $270,000 in September.
Ferguson bakery saved by crowdfunding
CNNMoney: An entrepreneur’s business was trashed in the wake of the announcement that Darren Wilson would not be indicted. But a gofundme.com page has helped her salvage her bakery.
Obamacare yields more than 1M applicants in first week of open enrollment
CNBC: Officials call the first week a “solid start” while stressing they have a “lot of work to do” before deadline in February.