NOAA moves to Newport
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is moving its Marine Operations Center from Seattle to Newport this month.
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Verizon’s LTE network comes to Portland
Verizon is turning on its high-speed LTE network across Portland, resulting in faster service for Verizon subscribers with 4G-equipped phones.
Shakespeare Festival cancels shows
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival canceled all shows in the Angus Bowmer Theatre after discovering that the building’s main support beam is cracked.
Oregon debit cards affected by Michaels breach
Banks and credit unions canceled debit cards in droves after thieves installed skimmers at six Michaels stores in Oregon.
Oregon adopts toughest water quality standards in the nation
Oregon environmental regulators approved new water quality standards, the toughest in the nation.
Business tax credit changes move forward
The Joint Tax Credits Committee approved a compromise plan, paving the way for changes to the controversial Business Energy Tax Credit.
Trademark fight pits Pendleton vs. Pendleton
Pendleton Round-up and Pendleton Woolen Mills are embroiled in a trademark battle over a men’s perfume.
Oregon lawmakers outlaw suicide kits
The Oregon Legislature approved a bill outlawing sales of suicide kits, such as one a Eugene man used to kill himself last year.
Oregon foreclosures decline 30 percent
Oregon’s foreclosure numbers declined 30% in May, but this could actually mean that the housing market will take longer to recover, experts say.
Bank of America apologizes for mistaken property tax notices
Bank of America apologized for mistakenly sending 5,000 letters to Oregonians saying they were late on property taxes and might be facing foreclosure.