Oregon students’ test scores fall
Fewer Oregon schools met state benchmarks on standardized tests last year, with students struggling on math, writing and science at every grade level.
New Portland crematorium angers neighbors
Residents of Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood are unhappy about a new crematorium in their area.
Oregon man pioneers aquaponics
Nick Fox is a pioneer in the field of aquaponics, which combines hydroponics and aquaculture to grow tilapia and crops.
Collard Lake residents worried about herbicide
Collard Lake area residents are worried about planned herbicide application on logged land upstream from the area’s water source.
‘Inclusive innovation’ takes root in Silicon Forest
Developing racially diverse economic frameworks is a fundamentally sound response to rapidly shifting demographics across the nation. Here’s how the Silicon Forest region is developing a working model of “inclusive innovation” and entrepreneurial competitiveness for other states to emulate.
Assad confirms chemical weapons plan
BBC: Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has appeared on Russian TV to confirm that his country’s chemical weapons will be placed under international control.
Apple thrusts biometrics into mainstream
Reuters: By adding a fingerprint scanner to its newest mobile phone, Apple Inc is offering a tantalizing glimpse of a future where your favorite gadget might become a biometric pass.
Recovery has mostly helped the rich
SFGate: Five years after Lehman Bros.’ collapse, wealthier Americans have enjoyed the lion’s share of economic recovery, while the poor and middle class continue to struggle.
NASA to grow its own food in orbit for first time
Modern Farmer: NASA will begin producing its own food in orbit for the first time ever later this year.
Daimler Trucks announcing major Portland investment
Daimler Trucks North America plans to announce a major investment in Portland this week.