State of Jefferson secessionist movement ramps up
A tea party-inspired effort to create the state of Jefferson is gaining steam in Northern California and Southern Oregon.
UO students work on new niche social network
A University of Oregon senior and a recent graduate are working on a niche social network customized for different universities, called Hallspot.
Jeff Cogen resigns
Jeff Cogen resigned as Multnomah County chair, effective today.
Flex care companies increase
Centers that offer drop-in and flexible childcare are opening in the Portland area.
Fourth generation runs Boyd Coffee
Gresham’s Boyd Coffee Co. began in 1900 and is now a family business with $100 million annual revenue.
Salem’s Casey’s Hotdogs sold
Salem businessman Casey Campbell sold Casey’s Hotdogs, but isn’t retiring as he planned.
Hot weather affecting Oregon potatoes
Hot weather will probably reduce the eastern Oregon potato crop in both size and yield.
Oregon-only CRC could work
An Oregon-only Columbia River Crossing project could be financially viable, a state treasury official says.
What to expect from Apple event
CNET: Apple’s holding a special event tomorrow. Here’s what to expect.
New van Gogh painting identified
BBC: A previously unknown landscape painting by Vincent van Gogh has been identified by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.