Gov. Kate Brown signs all legislation, again
The governor didn’t veto a single bill — for the second session in a row.
How to Be a More Effective Leader
What makes a great leader? Is it someone who is confident and committed to their work? Someone who is positive and inspires others? Have you worked with such a leader? If you are fortunate, you will have the opportunity to work with this type of leader at some point in your career. Unfortunately, there are … Read more
Feds say delete QuickTime from Windows
CNN: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security urges Windows customers to uninstall Apple’s QuickTime.
California oil drilling site under fire
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Regulators are scrutinizing one of the state’s earliest offshore oil drilling sites due to corroded equipment.
Bend city officials and union take collaborative approach to negotiations
The two sides have agreed to focus on “interest-based bargaining” at their upcoming meeting later this month.
Feds push development restrictions near salmon-bearing streams
In light of a lawsuit from environmental groups, the federal government has new limitations for developers that will protect salmon.
eWind Solutions develops wind-harvesting kites
The Beaverton-based startup has created eWind kites, an alternative to wind turbines.
PDX tech digest: Intel layoffs on radar; Brandlive gets $3.2M boost
Inside sources say Intel plans to cut thousands of jobs; the Portland-based video marketing startup Brandlive raised $3.2 million.
Oregon LNG cancels Warrenton project
The company withdrew its plans for a $6 billion liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline project at the mouth of the Columbia River after backers backed out.
7.1 quake strikes Japan
BBC: The 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto, Japan at 15:25 GMT on Friday, a day after a tremor that killed nine people.