Poll: Clinton leads Democrats in 2016
CNN: A new national poll in the battle for the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential nominations indicates Hillary Clinton is the overwhelming Democratic frontrunner.
Oregonians driving less
Driving in Oregon peaked in 2004 and has been slowing even as the economy improves.
Shooting at Washington Naval Yard
BBC: At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Why I’m optimistic about the future
BY TOM COX | BUSINESS TIPS CONTRIBUTOR
The past hour has left me feeling enormously more optimistic about the future of the human race — and about the future of the economy of my beloved home state of Oregon. As I type this, to one side of me are six special booths at the Oregon BEST Fest. BEST Fest is a celebration of the Built Environment and Sustainable Technology. These six booths are staffed entirely by students from Portland State University.
U.S. measles hit 17-year high
CNN: U.S. measles cases in 2013 are at their highest level in 17 years, partly due to people refusing to vaccinate their children.
Oregon economy makes gains
Oregon’s economy is growing at the average pace it has maintained since 1990, according to the latest University of Oregon monthly index.
Oregon OKs beer and wine at liquor stores
Oregon’s liquor board loosened restrictions, allowing any state liquor outlet to sell beer and wine with the necessary licenses.
Oregon legislators could write marijuana law
Oregon’s House is talking about referring its own marijuana legalization measure instead of waiting on a ballot measure in 2014.
Chaucer Foods could bring jobs to Forest Grove
International food processing company Chaucer Foods could bring more than 70 jobs to Forest Grove in its first year of operation.
UO student sees promise in wood pulp
University of Oregon student Zander Eckblad was awarded second place in an Oregon BEST contest to develop nontoxic building products.