Unemployment claims steady in Oregon
Only about 40 fewer workers applied for jobless benefits in Oregon last week than the week before. That’s out of 6,100 weekly applications.
Hydropower considered near Prineville
An Idaho company is exploring the possibility of building a dam and reservoir near Prineville for generating hydropower.
Oysters recovering in Coos Bay
Native Olympia oysters are recovering in Coos Bay despite ocean acidification.
Apple faces e-book clampdown
BBC: US regulators have called for Apple to be forced to cancel certain e-book contracts with major publishers.
Portland Commissioner wants to limit convention center hotel financing
Portland Commissioner Steve Novick wants to limit how much local lodging tax could help finance a new convention center hotel.
No deal on PERS without business tax relief, says GOP
Oregon’s Senate Republicans are only willing to deal on PERS and taxes if business tax relief is included.
Wizer grocery store closing after 83 years
The family-owned Wizer grocery store in Lake Oswego is closing after 83 years.
Comcast rolls out X1 box in Portland area
Comcast is debuting a new DVR and set-top box called tie X1 in the Portland area.
Warming planet equals more violence
CNN.com: A new study in the journal Science shows that shifts in climate historically have been associated with violent conflicts.
Snowden granted 1-year asylum in Russia
RT: NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russia and left the Moscow airport.