Oregon universities graduated record number of students
During this year’s commencement season, 28,131 students received degrees, up 256 diplomas from last year.
U.S. industrial production increases
Businessweek: Industrial production climbed more than forecasted in May.
Washing raw chicken ‘spreads infection’
BBC: The Food Standards Agency is warning consumers to stop washing raw chicken, as doing so increases the risk of food poisoning.
Understanding Oregon medical marijuana dispensary tenants
BY CLIFF HOCKLEY | OB GUEST BLOGGER
This article summarizes the key considerations a building owner must keep in mind when thinking about leasing to a medical marijuana dispensary.
Priceline to buy OpenTable
NYT: The online travel booking website will acquire the restaurant reservation service for $2.6 billion.
4,000 plus pounds of beef recalled
CNN: More than 4,000 pounds of rib-eye and other fresh beef products were recalled over mad cow disease concerns.
Intel wants to extend Oregon property tax breaks
The chipmaker is talking to local governments about a new package of property tax exemptions that could be worth more than $1 billion over several years.
Cover Oregon hires new leader
Aaron Patnode, a manager at Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is the new executive director of the state’s online health insurance exchange.
Metro, Hyatt agree on Portland convention center hotel
A large hotel next door to the Oregon Convention Center could open in 2017.
TriMet ridership increases
Ridership increased on both buses and trains in the spring of 2014.