California high-speed rail plan meets opposition from small towns
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Residents from cities on the proposed route are wary of effect of the high-speed rail line.
From the Wires
Young people already wary of retirement
USA TODAY: Millennials and Gen Xers express lack of confidence in being able to retire when the time comes.
Senate passes bill to kill Kitzhaber ed board
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Oregon Senate voted to halt the Oregon Education Investment Board, an entity created by former Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Voters in Tacoma to weigh $15 minimum wage
ASSOCIATED PRESS: An initiative for a $15 minimum wage will appear on the ballot in November in Tacoma.
Obama to expand overtime pay
USA TODAY: New order would increase the number of workers who can receive overtime pay.
Nike hires Coke executive for CIO position
OREGONLIVE.COM: Jim Scholefield will be Nike’s next chief information officer.
Apple readies to sell Watch in stores
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Soon enough, you’ll be able to buy an Apple Watch in an Apple Store.
Subway to drop artificial ingredients
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Replacing artificial ingredients is the new trend in chain-restaurants and Subway wants in.
How soon until Oregon sets a carbon tax?
STATESMAN JOURNAL: After committing to the environment in the mid-2000s, momentum is building for a carbon tax.
FBI utilizes low-flying planes for surveillance
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Low-flying planes above American cities were operated by the FBI under the guise of shell companies.