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.
Wedding industry adjusting to gay marriage
Mercury News: As Bay Area same-sex couples plan their marriages, the wedding industry is having to adjust their businesses built on the tradition of marriage between one man and one woman.
Gov. Kitzhaber aims to reform Oregon’s workforce system
Gov. John Kitzhaber has issued an executive order to reboot the state’s workforce system.
African-Americans, Latinos more optimistic about economic future
African-Americans and Latinos are more likely than whites to believe they can improve their own standard of living, a new analysis shows.
Paint recycling program expands
The Oregon Legislature passed a bill that removed a sunset on the state’s pioneering paint recycling program.
Oregon legislators hope for timber harvest deal
Oregon legislators are optimistic that they can reach a deal on western Oregon timber harvests, after a federal forest bill cleared a major congressional hurdle this week.
Gov. Kitzhaber wants better way to pay for schools
Gov. John Kitzhaber says Oregon’s income tax system is “a crazy way” to pay for schools.
Hillsboro spa abruptly closes
Forever Young Laser Medical Spa shut down abruptly this week, leaving tens of thousands of customers out thousands of dollars each.
Employment claims fall to 5 1/2 year low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest amount since January 2008.