Election Day contests to watch
NBC: Off-year elections happen across the country today. See which high-profile contests to watch:
Dell sells majority stake in Smarsh
Dell quietly sold its majority stake in Portland-based digital archivist Smarsh.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices coming to Portland
Warren Buffett’s new chain of real estate companies assembled last year is coming to Portland next week.
Feds slash sardine harvest
Federal fisheries managers cut the upcoming West Coast sardine harvest by two-thirds out of concern the fish population is significantly dwindling due to climatic conditions.
Seaside seeks grant for new food bank
Seaside is seeking funding for the relocation of the South County Community Food Bank.
TriMet announces operations division reorganization
TriMet is reorganizing the agency’s operations division after recent massive delays on MAX in Portland.
Some nonprofits struggling for donations in Portland
This year as the holidays approach, stretched budgets and lower donations are causing problems for some Portland nonprofits.
Portland People’s Water Trust initiative moves forward
A proposed ballot initiative to create a People’s Water Trust in Portland is moving forward to the next stage.
Focus the Nation takes a break
Portland nonprofit Focus the Nation is shutting down during 2014 to restructure.
Herbal supplements little more than powdered rice and weeds
New York Times: DNA tests show that many unproven herbal supplements are not what they claimed to be, often diluted or replaced entirely by cheap fillers like soy or wheat.