Texting drivers may violate law in New Jersey
CNN.com: A New Jersey state appeals court warns don’t knowingly text a driver — or you could be held liable if he causes a crash.
Scientists close in on age-related memory loss
CBS News: New research is helping identify early warning signs of age-related memory problems and its causes.
Fast food workers prepare for nationwide strike
Boston Globe: Thousands of workers in 50 U.S. cities are expected to take part in a one-day strike Thursday, demanding $15-an-hour wages and the right to unionize.
PeaceHealth cuts 500 jobs
Vancouver-based PeaceHealth is cutting 500 jobs, mostly in Southwest Washington, as a service contract with Kaiser Permanente ends.
Logging campaigns increase
Campaigns on proposals to increase logging in western Oregon federal forests are ramping up.
Strapworks warehouse expands
Eugene-based Strapworks is celebrating the grand opening of its new 30,000-square-foot, $2 million factory.
Marylhurst University president steps down
Judith Johansen stepped down as president of Marylhurst University. Retired Willamette University president Jerry Hudson was named interim president.
Salem to make Boise site decision
Salem City Council is slated to make one of the most hotly contested decisions on the city’s downtown in years.
Dream Girl Espresso plans expansion
Forest Grove’s controversial Dream Girl Espresso is looking to expand in the Portland Metro area.
Coburg rejects Love’s Travel Stop
The Coburg City Council turned down a proposal for a Love’s Travel Stop.