TriMet to release pedestrian warning system
TriMet is using a $400,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to test audio and visual devices that warn pedestrians of oncoming buses.
Twitter deemed suitable for Islamic investment
Reuters: Shares in Twitter Inc have been found eligible for investment by Islamic funds, according to IdealRatings.
Philippines declares national calamity
BBC: Philippine President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.
The high cost of overtreatment
Better safe than sorry. That’s how we tend to think about health care decisions. But as a guiding principle, it’s often a huge and costly mistake.
Mormon church will own nearly 2 percent of Florida
Orlando Sentinel: The Mormon church will soon own almost 2% of Florida when it completes a deal to buy most of the real estate of the St. Joe Co.
Cover Oregon hiring 400 to process paper applications
Cover Oregon will hire 400 temporary workers to process paper applications while its website is being fixed.
Evergreen Airlines closing down
Evergreen International Airlines will be closing effective Nov. 29.
Economy adds 204,000 jobs in October
The U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs in October, higher than expected.
Portland City Club criticizes property tax
The City Club of Portland released a report calling on Oregonians to repeal three ballot measures that it says turned the state’s property tax into a “Frankentax.”
Food distributor closing Gresham warehouse
Arizona-based Systems Services of America is closing its Gresham warehouse in February and will lay off its 78 employees.