Three Oregon counties reject public safety levies
Voters in Curry, Polk and Columbia counties rejected property tax increases to fund public safety and jails.
University of Oregon ranks low
The University of Oregon ranks behind comparable universities in key metrics, including student-professor ratios, winning research grants, undergraduate graduation rates and more, a new report says.
OLCC considers allowing liquor to be sold in grocery chains
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is considering modernization proposals including allowing grocery chains to sell liquor.
Oregon wolf process can’t keep up
The complicated state wolf management program is having trouble keeping up in Umatilla County.
Umpqua CEO writes ‘Occupy’ book
Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis’ new book on leadership discusses having a conversation with ‘Occupy’ protesters.
GMO labeling initiative fails in Washington
A ballot measure to require labeling of genetically modified foods sold in Washington was defeated.
Bend to overhaul water system
Bend is close to breaking ground on an overhaul of the city surface water system.
Damascus to remain a city
Damascus voters called for the city to disincorporate by a 2-to-1 margin, but the vote requires more than 50% of all the registered voters to pass.
India launches spacecraft to Mars
BBC: India successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars, with the aim of becoming the fourth space agency to reach the planet.
Kraft removing yellow dye from mac and cheese
ABC: Kraft announced plans to pull the yellow coloring from at least three of its kid-friendly mac and cheese types.