State Department urges passport renewal
CNN: Nearly 18 million passports are due to expire in 2017.
Nuclear plant faces review
Energy Northwest’s Columbia Generating Station hired an independent investigator to examine informant claims.
Homeless tents more visible as Portland mayor tells police to not enforce laws
Business leaders and residents want an explanation.
Judge dismisses Oysterville appeal
Pacific County will not grant permit for the Oysterville Sea Farms operation.
Silicon Forest attracts out of town STEM-grads
Oreogn ranks No. 6 in the nation for young migrants; more than half of them have science, tech and medical degrees.
Energy company cuts 28 jobs after oil price crash
Global Partners stock collapse cost more than half its jobs.
Marylhurst Chamber Choir to travel to Ireland
The choir will compete for top honor at the 2016 Cork International Choir Festival Marylhurst University’s premiere choral ensemble, the Marylhurst Chamber Choir, has been invited to perform and compete at the Cork International Choir Festival in Cork, Ireland. The festival runs from April 27 through May 2, 2016. The Cork International Choir Festival is … Read more
State nixes Moda Health from individual insurance market
The State Department of Consumer and Business Services forced Portland’s Moda Health out of the market today due to insufficient capital.
The Cover Story: February 2016 issue
Eugene is many things — college town, the city where Phil and Bill got up and running (or jogging), future global athletics venue. But the burg is most famous as a haven for happy hippies. Witness The Oregon Country Fair for a little body-painted proof. This month’s cover story poses the question: could that peace-and-love … Read more
Mattel adds variety to Barbie body types after sales slump
LA TIMES: Petite, tall and curvy Barbie dolls will be on the market after Mattel’s sales plummeted for eighth consecutive quarters.