Climate extremes unprecedented
BBC: The Earth experienced unprecedented recorded climate extremes during the decade 2001-2010, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Tiffany’s VP swipes $1.3 million in jewelry
New York Daily News: A Tiffany & Co. VP who was fired in February faces federal charges of stealing diamond bracelets, platinum earrings and other jewelry worth $1.3 million from the company’s flagship store.
Oregon employers find jobs hard to fill
Nearly half of the vacant jobs in Oregon are classified as “difficult to fill,” according to a new report by the Employment Department.
Oregon Senate bans canola in Willamette Valley
The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2427, largely banning the growing of canola in the Willamette Valley until January 2019.
Galois wins $8.1M Air Force contract
Portland’s Galois won an $8.1 million contract to research and develop cyberwar plans with the Air Force.
Mentor Graphics extends ‘poison pill’
Mentor Graphics extended a “shareholder rights plan” to block hostile takeovers.
Oregon bans insecticide after bee deaths
Oregon has temporarily banned the pesticide responsible for the recent high-profile bee die-off in a Wilsonville parking lot.
Beaverton could ease food cart restrictions
Beaverton is looking to ease food cart restrictions and create food cart pods in the city.
Klamath ranchers deal with lack of water
Ranchers in the drainage areas north of Klamath Lake are being forced to ship their livestock earlier than normal after being shut off from water sources.
Portland gets crowdfunded loans
Kiva Zip brought its crowdfunded loan program popular in Kenya to Portland and other U.S. cities.