Portland teachers close to first-ever district strike
Members of the Portland Association of Teachers will vote tonight on a possible walkout.
Oregon looking into free community college tuition
The state will consider allowing Oregon high school graduates to attend community colleges for free.
Liquor privatization bill sparks criticism
A Senate hearing on modernizing the state’s liquor system revealed a divide among interested parties.
Oregon tech companies to aid Sochi Olympics broadcasts
Beaverton-based Tektronix and Portland-based Elemental Technologies will provide video technology at the Winter Olympics.
Adidas files lawsuit against Under Armour
The athletic footwear and apparel brand claims the Baltimore-based company is violating several digital fitness patents.
World markets steady
Reuters: Shares steadied after falling to a near four-month low as the emerging market sell-off bounced back.
Cancer cases to surge 57%
CNN: The World Health Organization reports that cancer cases are expected to rise 57% in the next 20 years.
Intel: New rules set for executives’ pay
The chip maker will require executives to own specific amounts of shares and will tie their bonuses to operating goals.
Insurance agents deal with Cover Oregon issues
Insurance agents have varied success when enrolling patients with the state’s health insurance exchange.
Langley withdraws from Blue Heron site
Langley Investment Properties has decided not to pursue a project at the bankrupt Blue Heron Paper Co. mill.