Cyber threat looms
Industry leaders are concerned about cyber crime. Fifty-four percent say cyber crimes are a major threat to business, while 44% are somewhat concerned cyber crime will impact their business in the near future.
Welcome to our print magazine redesign
We know this month’s cover story about the business of sex will grab readers’ attention. But we also hope you will take note of our magazine redesign, which we unveil this issue. Along with a more sophisticated look, we have added new editorial content in the front and back of the book.
Romanian princess arrested in Eastern Oregon cockfighting bust
KGW: A Romanian princess and her Oregonian husband were arrested in an alleged cockfighting ring in Irrigon.
Judge rules Bitcoin is a currency
Independent: A U.S. judge ruled that Bitcoin, a decentralized virtual currency, should be recognized as a form of money.
New government documents acknowledge Area 51
The Atlantic Wire: Newly declassified documents acknowledge the existence of Area 51.
Metro votes to move forward on Convention Center hotel
The Metro Council voted unanimously to move forward on a publicly subsidized hotel at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Portland gets ‘Harvested by Women’ coffee
Boyd’s coffee in Portland will be the first U.S. roaster to sell coffee certified as “Harvested by Women.”
Kitzhaber limits small gold-mining dredges to 850
Gov. Kitzhaber signed a bill that limits the number of small gold-mining dredges in Oregon’s rivers.
New tech lets Oregonians know who caught their fish
A new technology developed in Oregon lets diners scan a QR code and find out where their fish was caught and who caught it.
Lane County housing market strengthens
Median prices fell slightly and fewer sales closed in July compared to June, but Lane County’s housing market still continued to gain strength compared to a year ago.