Oregon helps pot dispensaries go legit
The Oregon Legislature approved new regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries, part of a larger effort to legitimize hundreds of dispensaries that are currently operating in a legal gray area.
Portland beekeepers breeding a stronger queen
Last winter, 40% of beehives in the Portland urban area died, similar to losses around the country. Now, two Northeast Portland beekeepers are working to breed a queen bee that can survive harsh Portland winters.
NW Natural reaches cleanup deal
Northwest Natural Gas reached an agreement with the Oregon Public Utility Commission on how to charge ratepayers for Portland Harbor cleanup costs. The gas company manufactured gas near the St. Johns Bridge between 1913 and 1956, and now has to recover pollution cleanup costs from current ratepayers.
How ‘Glee’ will continue without star
Foxnews: Cory Monteith the actor was found dead in a Vancouver hotel on Saturday.
Thousands protest Zimmerman verdict
Reuters: Thousands of demonstrators demanding “Justice for Trayvon” marched in major cities across the United States on Sunday to protest the acquittal of George Zimmerman.
Facebook games stronger than ever
CNET: Facebook’s games business is doing better than ever, despite dissolving a relationship with Zynga.
Oregonians pay 10 times more for prescription drugs
Oregonians have paid 10 times more for top-selling prescription drugs due to deals between drug manufacturers to delay generics.
Trellis Earth Products moving manufacturing to U.S.
Wilsonville-based Trellis Earth Products is moving its manufacturing plant from China to Rochester, N.Y.
Portland residents may get electricity rate increases
Portland-area residents will probably pay more for their electricity next year.
Oregon proposes State Park land exchange
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission is considering a land exchange with golf resort developer Mike Keiser.